How to pronounce collapsed
Say it like kuh-LAPST. Collapsed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAPST).
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- kuh
- LAPST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collapsed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAPSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of collapsed
American and British speakers say collapsed in essentially the same way: /kəˈlæpst/ in the US and /kəˈlæpst/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LAPST.
What does collapsed mean?
- simple past and past participle of collapse How to pronounce collapse
Questions about saying collapsed
How do you pronounce collapsed?
Say kuh-LAPST. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlæpst/. In British English it is /kəˈlæpst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collapsed?
Collapsed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAPST). Broken into parts: kuh · LAPST.
Do Americans and Brits say collapsed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlæpst/ and the British form is /kəˈlæpst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.