How to Pronounce "collapses"
word
kəˈɫæpsɪz
kuh-LAPS-iz
kəlˈæpsɪz
kuh-LAPS-iz
Definition
'Collapses' is the third person singular of 'collapse'; it means something falls down suddenly, stops functioning, or fails completely. It can describe physical structures or things like systems or people losing strength.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈɫæpsɪz
British English
kəlˈæpsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-LAPS-iz
UK
kuh-LAPS-iz
Listen in Context
The old building collapses during the storm.
If the bridge collapses, it will be dangerous.
She often collapses after running too hard.
Sometimes the internet just collapses when too many people are online.