How to Pronounce Relapsing

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

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REL-aps-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “relapsing”

"relapsing" has 3 syllables: rel-aps-ing. It rhymes with collapsing and lapsing, if that helps it stick.

What does relapsing 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).

noun

  1. A relapse.

Words that rhyme with relapsing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

collapsinglapsingdapsang

Related words

reversionbackslidingrecidivismlapselapsingrevertingremittingrecrudency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "relapsing"?▾

"Relapsing" has 3 syllables: rel · aps · ing.

What does "relapsing" mean?▾

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

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