How to Pronounce "collapse into"
expression
kəˈɫæps/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
kuh-LAPS in-TOO, in-TOO, IN-tuh
kəlˈæps/ /ˈɪntʊ
kuh-LAPS IN-too
Definition
To suddenly fall down or break apart and become something else, often used when something (a structure, system, or even emotions) becomes weak and turns into another state or condition.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈɫæps/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
kəlˈæps/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-LAPS in-TOO, in-TOO, IN-tuh
UK
kuh-LAPS IN-too
Listen in Context
The old bridge collapsed into the river after the storm.
The cake was too soft and collapsed into a mess.
The economy collapsed into recession last year.
Their conversation quickly collapsed into an argument.