How to pronounce relapsed
Say it like ree-LAPST. Relapsed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAPST).
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- ree
- LAPST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relapsed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LAPSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of relapsed
American and British speakers say relapsed in essentially the same way: /riˈlæpst/ in the US and /riˈlæpst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-LAPST.
What does relapsed mean?
- simple past and past participle of relapse How to pronounce relapse
Questions about saying relapsed
How do you pronounce relapsed?
Say ree-LAPST. The American pronunciation is /riˈlæpst/. In British English it is /riˈlæpst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relapsed?
Relapsed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAPST). Broken into parts: ree · LAPST.
Do Americans and Brits say relapsed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈlæpst/ and the British form is /riˈlæpst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.