How to Pronounce Lapse

To pronounce "lapse", say LAPS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /læps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/læps/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lapse”

"lapse" has 2 syllables: laps-e. It rhymes with collapse and elapse, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lapps, laps — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lapse mean?

noun

  1. A temporary failure; a slip.
  2. A decline or fall in standards.

verb

  1. To fall away gradually; to subside.
  2. To fall into error or heresy.

Synonyms

between-timegapbloopergaffethinkohiatusmoratorium

Words that rhyme with lapse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

collapseelapseperhapsrelapsesnapsscrapschapstrapsgapsflapswrapsstraps

Related words

elapserelapsebacksliderecidivismrecidivateoversight

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lapse"?▾

"Lapse" has 2 syllables: laps · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lapse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lapse" is /læps/.

What does "lapse" mean?▾

Lapse: A temporary failure; a slip.

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