How to pronounce convalesce
American English pronunciation
kon-vuh-LES
- IPA
- /ˌkɑnvəˈlɛs/
- Syllables
- kon · vuh · LES (3 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What convalesce means
To rest and slowly get well after being sick
In a sentence: Nora convalesced on the couch with books and soup until her cold was gone.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin verb meaning "to grow strong."
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