How to pronounce elapsed
Say it like ih-LAPST. Elapsed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAPST).
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- ih
- LAPST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elapsed 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.
- LAPSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of elapsed
American and British speakers say elapsed in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlæpst/ in the US and /ɪˈlæpst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LAPST.
What does elapsed mean?
- simple past and past participle of elapse How to pronounce elapse
Questions about saying elapsed
How do you pronounce elapsed?
Say ih-LAPST. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlæpst/. In British English it is /ɪˈlæpst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elapsed?
Elapsed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAPST). Broken into parts: ih · LAPST.
Do Americans and Brits say elapsed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlæpst/ and the British form is /ɪˈlæpst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.