How to pronounce lapsus
Say it like LAP-sus. Lapsus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP).
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- LAP
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapsus 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.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lapsus
American and British speakers say lapsus in essentially the same way: /ˈlæpsəs/ in the US and /ˈlæpsəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAP-sus.
What does lapsus mean?
- A slip, lapse, or error.
Where does lapsus come from?
Borrowed from Latin lāpsus.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying lapsus
How do you pronounce lapsus?
Say LAP-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæpsəs/. In British English it is /ˈlæpsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapsus?
Lapsus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP). Broken into parts: LAP · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say lapsus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæpsəs/ and the British form is /ˈlæpsəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.