How to pronounce relapsing
Say it like rih-LAP-sing. Relapsing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAP).
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- rih
- LAP
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relapsing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 relapsing
American and British speakers say relapsing in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlæpsɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈlæpsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LAP-sing.
What does relapsing mean?
- present participle and gerund of relapse How to pronounce relapse
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Questions about saying relapsing
How do you pronounce relapsing?
Say rih-LAP-sing. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlæpsɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈlæpsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relapsing?
Relapsing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAP). Broken into parts: rih · LAP · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say relapsing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlæpsɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈlæpsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.