How to pronounce collapsing
Say it like kuh-LAP-sing. Collapsing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAP).
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- kuh
- LAP
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collapsing 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.
- LAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of collapsing
American and British speakers say collapsing in essentially the same way: /kəˈlæpsɪŋ/ in the US and /kəˈlæpsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LAP-sing.
What does collapsing mean?
- present participle and gerund of collapse How to pronounce collapse
Questions about saying collapsing
How do you pronounce collapsing?
Say kuh-LAP-sing. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlæpsɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəˈlæpsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collapsing?
Collapsing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAP). Broken into parts: kuh · LAP · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say collapsing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlæpsɪŋ/ and the British form is /kəˈlæpsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.