How to Pronounce "palsy"
word
ˈpɔɫzi
PAWL-zee
ˈpɔːlzi
PAWL-zee
Definition
A medical condition where a person loses the ability to move part of their body (such as muscles) because the nerves are damaged or not working properly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɫzi
British English
ˈpɔːlzi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAWL-zee
UK
PAWL-zee
Listen in Context
He was diagnosed with palsy as a child.
Palsy affects the movement of the muscles.
Some children are born with palsy.
My uncle has Bell's palsy, so one side of his face is weak.