How to Pronounce "bedsore"
word
ˈbɛdˌsɔɹ
BED-sor
ˈbɛdˌsɔː
BED-saw
Definition
A bedsore is a painful sore or ulcer that forms on the skin when someone lies in one position for a long time, especially if they cannot move easily.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛdˌsɔɹ
British English
ˈbɛdˌsɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BED-sor
UK
BED-saw
Listen in Context
The nurse checked his back for a bedsore.
Bedsores can develop if you stay in bed too long.
Doctors try to prevent bedsores in hospital patients.
After his surgery, he was at risk of getting a bedsore from lying still for days.