How to Pronounce "bedpan"
word
ˈbɛdˌpæn
BED-pan
bˈɛdpæn
BED-pan
Definition
A shallow container used by people who are sick or cannot get out of bed to urinate or defecate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛdˌpæn
British English
bˈɛdpæn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BED-pan
UK
BED-pan
Listen in Context
The nurse gave me a bedpan because I could not walk.
My grandfather needs a bedpan at night.
The hospital keeps many bedpans for patients.
After surgery, I had to use a bedpan until I could walk again.