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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable lapse
  • 8 letters
Syllables
col-lapse: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: col-LAPSE.
Pronunciation
/kəlˈæps/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as col-lapse.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide collapse into syllables?

collapse divides as col-lapse. col-lapse: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in collapse?

Collapse has 2 syllables (col-lapse).

Which syllable is stressed in collapse?

The stressed syllable in collapse is lapse. The 2nd syllable is stressed: col-LAPSE.

How do you pronounce collapse?

/kəlˈæps/ in American English.