How to Pronounce "convalescent"
word
ˌkɑnvəˈɫɛsənt
kahn-vuh-LES-uhnt
kˌɒnvəlˈɛsənt
kon-vuhl-ES-uhnt
Definition
A convalescent is a person who is recovering and gradually regaining health after an illness, surgery, or medical treatment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑnvəˈɫɛsənt
British English
kˌɒnvəlˈɛsənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kahn-vuh-LES-uhnt
UK
kon-vuhl-ES-uhnt
Listen in Context
The hospital has a special room for convalescent patients.
After surgery, she became a convalescent for two weeks.
The nurse spoke gently to the convalescent.
During his time as a convalescent, he read many books to pass the hours.