How to Pronounce Lapsing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlæpsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lapsing”

"lapsing" has 2 syllables: laps-ing. It rhymes with collapsing and relapsing, if that helps it stick.

What does lapsing mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act or process by which something lapses.

    “lapsings of religious faith”

Words that rhyme with lapsing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

collapsingrelapsingdapsang

Related words

relapserecidivismbackslidingrelapsingreversionrevertingsuppressiondownfall

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lapsing"?▾

"Lapsing" has 2 syllables: laps · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "lapsing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lapsing" is /ˈlæpsɪŋ/.

What does "lapsing" mean?▾

Lapsing: To fall away gradually; to subside.

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