How to Pronounce "convulsing"
word
kənˈvʌlsɪŋ
kuhn-VUL-sing
kənvˈʌlsɪŋ
kuhn-VUL-sing
Definition
To shake violently and uncontrollably, often because of a medical problem such as a seizure. It can also describe sudden, jerky movement of the body.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈvʌlsɪŋ
British English
kənvˈʌlsɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-VUL-sing
UK
kuhn-VUL-sing
Listen in Context
The patient was convulsing on the bed.
She started convulsing during the exam.
His whole body was convulsing uncontrollably.
Everyone panicked when they saw him convulsing in the middle of the street.