How to pronounce lapses
Say it like LAP-siz. Lapses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP).
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- LAP
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lapses
American and British speakers say lapses in essentially the same way: /ˈlæpsɪz/ in the US and /ˈlæpsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAP-siz.
What does lapses mean?
- plural of lapse How to pronounce lapse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lapse How to pronounce lapse
Questions about saying lapses
How do you pronounce lapses?
Say LAP-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæpsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlæpsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapses?
Lapses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP). Broken into parts: LAP · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say lapses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæpsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlæpsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.