How to Pronounce Collapsed

To pronounce "collapsed", say COLL-aps-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

COLL-aps-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “collapsed”

"collapsed" has 3 syllables: coll-aps-ed. It rhymes with lapsed and relapsed, if that helps it stick.

What does collapsed mean?

verb

  1. To break apart and fall down suddenly; to cave in.
  2. To cease to function due to a sudden breakdown; to fail suddenly and completely.

    “Pyramid schemes tend to generate profits for a while and then collapse.”

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Words that rhyme with collapsed

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lapsedrelapsedelapsed

Related words

foldedaggregatedassumedbreakdownbrokebrokencashedcaved

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "collapsed"?▾

"Collapsed" has 3 syllables: coll · aps · ed.

What does "collapsed" mean?▾

Collapsed: To break apart and fall down suddenly; to cave in.

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