How to pronounce lapsing
Say it like LAP-sing. Lapsing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈlæpsɪŋ/LAP-sing
UK British/ˈlæpsɪŋ/LAP-sing
- LAP
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapsing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lapsing
American and British speakers say lapsing in essentially the same way: /ˈlæpsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlæpsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAP-sing.
What does lapsing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of lapse How to pronounce lapse
- The act or process by which something lapses.
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Questions about saying lapsing
How do you pronounce lapsing?
Say LAP-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæpsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlæpsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapsing?
Lapsing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP). Broken into parts: LAP · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say lapsing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæpsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlæpsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.