How to Pronounce "recovery"
word
/ɹɪˈkəvɝi/
ri-KUH-vuh-ree
/ɹɪkˈʌvəɹi/
ri-KUH-vuh-ree
Definition
Recovery is the process of getting back to a normal, healthy, or successful state after an illness, injury, problem, or loss. It can refer to physical health, emotional improvement, financial improvement, or getting something back.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹɪˈkəvɝi/
British English
/ɹɪkˈʌvəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-KUH-vuh-ree
UK
ri-KUH-vuh-ree
Listen in Context
The doctor said her recovery will take two weeks.
The country needs time for economic recovery.
We were happy about the recovery of the stolen bike.
After surgery, the first few days of recovery were the hardest.