How to Pronounce Collapsing

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

COLL-aps-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “collapsing”

"collapsing" has 3 syllables: coll-aps-ing. It rhymes with relapsing and lapsing, if that helps it stick.

What does collapsing 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.”

Words that rhyme with collapsing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

relapsinglapsingdapsang

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "collapsing"?▾

"Collapsing" has 3 syllables: coll · aps · ing.

What does "collapsing" mean?▾

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

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