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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lapsing

/ˈlæpsɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.99 in modern English

Syllables
laps-ing
IPA
/ˈlæpsɪŋ/
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of lapse

noun

The act or process by which something lapses.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

lapsings (plural)

Synonyms

backsliding lapse relapse relapsing reversion reverting

Rhymes With

collapsing relapsing

Questions

How do you pronounce lapsing?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlæpsɪŋ/.
What does lapsing mean?
present participle and gerund of lapse

How to pronounce lapsing

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