How to Pronounce "lapse into"
expression
ˈɫæps/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
LAPS IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
lˈæps/ /ˈɪntʊ
LAPS IN-tu
Definition
To gradually or suddenly fall into a particular state, mood, or way of behaving, often a negative or less desirable one.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæps/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
lˈæps/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAPS IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
UK
LAPS IN-tu
Listen in Context
He often lapses into silence during meetings.
After losing his job, he lapsed into depression.
The country lapsed into chaos after the leader resigned.
Whenever he's tired, he lapses into old habits without noticing.