To pronounce "lapsed", say LAPS-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lapsed
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LAPS-ed
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"lapsed" has 2 syllables: laps-ed. It rhymes with collapsed and relapsed, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lapsed" has 2 syllables: laps · ed.
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