How to Pronounce "outpatient"
word
ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt
OWT-pay-shuhnt
aʊtpˈeɪʃənt
owt-PAY-shuhnt
Definition
A person who goes to a hospital or clinic for treatment but does not stay overnight.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt
British English
aʊtpˈeɪʃənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-pay-shuhnt
UK
owt-PAY-shuhnt
Listen in Context
The doctor sees many outpatients every day.
She is an outpatient and goes home after her treatment.
The hospital has a new outpatient clinic.
Most minor surgeries are done on an outpatient basis these days.