How to pronounce relapses
Say it like ree-LAP-siz. Relapses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAP).
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- ree
- LAP
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relapses 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.
- 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 relapses
American and British speakers say relapses in essentially the same way: /riˈlæpsɪz/ in the US and /riˈlæpsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-LAP-siz.
What does relapses mean?
- plural of relapse How to pronounce relapse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of relapse How to pronounce relapse
Questions about saying relapses
How do you pronounce relapses?
Say ree-LAP-siz. The American pronunciation is /riˈlæpsɪz/. In British English it is /riˈlæpsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relapses?
Relapses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAP). Broken into parts: ree · LAP · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say relapses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈlæpsɪz/ and the British form is /riˈlæpsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.