How to Pronounce Relapsed

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

REL-aps-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “relapsed”

"relapsed" has 3 syllables: rel-aps-ed. It rhymes with lapsed and collapsed, if that helps it stick.

What does relapsed mean?

verb

  1. 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.”

  2. (of a disease) To recur; to worsen, be aggravated (after a period of improvement).

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Words that rhyme with relapsed

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lapsedcollapsedelapsed

Related words

reversionbackslidingrecidivismlapselapsingrevertinghereticrecidive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "relapsed"?▾

"Relapsed" has 3 syllables: rel · aps · ed.

What does "relapsed" mean?▾

Relapsed: To fall back again; to slide or turn back into a former state or practice.

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