How to pronounce elapse
Say it like ih-LAPS. Elapse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAPS).
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- ih
- LAPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elapse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of elapse
American and British speakers say elapse in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlæps/ in the US and /ɪˈlæps/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LAPS.
What does elapse mean?
- To pass or move by.“He allowed a month to elapse before beginning the work.”
Where does elapse come from?
From Middle French elapser, from Latin elapsus.
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Words that rhyme with elapse
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Questions about saying elapse
How do you pronounce elapse?
Say ih-LAPS. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlæps/. In British English it is /ɪˈlæps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elapse?
Elapse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAPS). Broken into parts: ih · LAPS.
Do Americans and Brits say elapse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlæps/ and the British form is /ɪˈlæps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.