How to Pronounce "relapse into"
expression
ɹiˈɫæps/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
ri-LAPS IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
ɹɪˈlæps/ /ˈɪntʊ
ri-LAPS IN-too
Definition
To return to a previous bad habit, illness, or undesirable state after making progress or recovering.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈɫæps/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
ɹɪˈlæps/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-LAPS IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
UK
ri-LAPS IN-too
Listen in Context
He tried to quit smoking, but he relapsed into his old habit after a month.
Many patients relapse into depression after feeling better for a while.
After his release from rehab, John did not relapse into drug use.
Sometimes people relapse into old patterns when they're under a lot of stress.