hospital sock

Questions

What does hospital sock mean?

A type of sock, with a treaded sole, provided to patients at a hospital (including a mental hospital), helping them to walk on the hard floor without slipping, as the shoes of patients are typically removed before they are treated.

How to pronounce hospital sock

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “hospital sock” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.