How to Pronounce Relapse

To pronounce "relapse", say REL-aps-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈlæps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɹɪˈlæps/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “relapse”

"relapse" has 3 syllables: rel-aps-e. It rhymes with collapse and lapse, if that helps it stick.

What does relapse mean?

noun

The act or situation of relapsing.
“a drug relapse”
An occasion when a person becomes ill again after a period of improvement

verb

To fall back again; to slide or turn back into a former state or practice.
“He has improved recently but keeps relapsing into states of utter confusion.”
(of a disease) To recur; to worsen, be aggravated (after a period of improvement).

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Words that rhyme with relapse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

collapse lapse elapse perhaps snaps scraps chaps traps gaps flaps wraps straps

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "relapse"?▾

"Relapse" has 3 syllables: rel · aps · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "relapse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "relapse" is /ɹɪˈlæps/.

What does "relapse" mean?▾

Relapse: The act or situation of relapsing.

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