How to pronounce lapsarian
Say it like lap-SER-ee-un. Lapsarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SER).
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US American/læpˈsɛriən/lap-SER-ee-un
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- lap
- SER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapsarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does lapsarian mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to the fall of man from innocence.
- One who believes that mankind has fallen from a better state.
Where does lapsarian come from?
From Latin lapsus (“fall”) + -arian (“believer, advocate”); compare English lapse.
Words that rhyme with lapsarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lapsarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying lapsarian
How do you pronounce lapsarian?
Say lap-SER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /læpˈsɛriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapsarian?
Lapsarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SER). Broken into parts: lap · SER · ee · un.