How to Pronounce Time-lapse

To pronounce "time-lapse", say TIM-el-aps-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

TIM-el-aps-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “time-lapse”

"time-lapse" has 4 syllables: tim-el-aps-e.

What does time-lapse mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to a technique in which exposures are taken at fewer intervals than usual so that, on playback, a naturally slow process may be viewed at an accelerated pace

Related words

intervalanimatedslow-motionrapidhypertemporalrapatronichalf-framepoint-and-shoot

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How many syllables are in "time-lapse"?▾

"Time-lapse" has 4 syllables: tim · el · aps · e.

What does "time-lapse" mean?▾

Time-lapse: Of or relating to a technique in which exposures are taken at fewer intervals than usual so that, on playback, a naturally slow process may be viewed at an accelerated pace

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