How to Pronounce "convalescence"
word
ˌkɑnvəˈɫɛsəns
kahn-vuh-LES-uhns
kˌɒnvəlˈɛsəns
kon-vuh-LES-uhns
Definition
The period of time spent recovering and regaining strength after an illness, surgery, or medical treatment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑnvəˈɫɛsəns
British English
kˌɒnvəlˈɛsəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kahn-vuh-LES-uhns
UK
kon-vuh-LES-uhns
Listen in Context
His convalescence lasted three weeks after his surgery.
Convalescence is necessary for a full recovery from illness.
During her convalescence, she read many books.
After months of convalescence, he finally went back to work.