How to Pronounce Relapses

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

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Letters

REL-aps-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “relapses”

"relapses" has 3 syllables: rel-aps-es. It rhymes with lapses and collapses, if that helps it stick.

What does relapses 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).

Words that rhyme with relapses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lapsescollapsesapses

Related words

recidivateretrogressbackslidingregressrecidivismreversionlapselapsing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "relapses"?▾

"Relapses" has 3 syllables: rel · aps · es.

What does "relapses" mean?▾

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

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