How to Pronounce "convulsions"
word
kənˈvəɫʃənz
kuhn-VUHL-shunz
kənvˈʌlʃənz
kuhn-VUL-shunz
Definition
Convulsions are sudden, violent, and uncontrolled movements of the muscles, usually caused by a medical problem such as epilepsy or high fever.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈvəɫʃənz
British English
kənvˈʌlʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-VUHL-shunz
UK
kuhn-VUL-shunz
Listen in Context
The child had severe convulsions during a high fever.
Epilepsy often causes convulsions.
Doctors treated his convulsions quickly.
She suddenly collapsed and started having convulsions in the middle of the street.