How to Pronounce "clinician"
word
klih-NISH-uhn
klih-NISH-uhn
Definition
A clinician is a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist, who treats and cares for patients directly rather than working mainly in research or administration.
IPA Transcription
American English
kɫɪˈnɪʃən
British English
klɪnˈɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
klih-NISH-uhn
UK
klih-NISH-uhn
Listen in Context
The clinician examined the patient carefully.
A clinician can be a doctor, nurse, or therapist.
The hospital hired a new clinician last week.
Patients often feel more comfortable when their clinician listens closely to their concerns.