How to Pronounce "invalids"
word
ˈɪnvəɫədz
IN-vuh-lidz
ɪnvˈælɪdz
in-VAL-idz
Definition
People who are too sick, disabled, or weak to take care of themselves, often over a long period.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪnvəɫədz
British English
ɪnvˈælɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-vuh-lidz
UK
in-VAL-idz
Listen in Context
The hospital has a special ward for invalids.
Many invalids need daily care and support.
The home provides shelter for elderly invalids.
After the accident, he spent months living among other invalids at the rehabilitation center.