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collapse
Definition:
(nou) an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion (nou) a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in (nou) the act of throwing yourself down (nou) a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈlæps
Examples:
This regime is going to collapse and fall soon.
If you can fit a coin in the crack in the roof, the house is in danger of collapse.
That event forebodes the collapse.
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Common mistakes of collapse pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "co-LAPSE" instead of "COL-lapse" (US: /kəˈlæps/, UK: /kəˈlæps/). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Saying "cuh-LAP-se" adds an unnecessary vowel sound at the end. The correct pronunciation is "collapse" without an extra "e" sound. Tip: Focus on the "collapse" as a single, smooth word.
- Ignoring the schwa: Some might pronounce the first syllable as "co" with a full vowel sound rather than the reduced vowel sound /ə/. Tip: Use a quick, soft sound for "co" to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Confusing similar words: Mixing up "collapse" with "collapse" (the noun) and "collapse" (the verb) can lead to incorrect usage. Both are pronounced the same but used differently. Tip: Pay attention to context to use the correct form.
- Adding extra syllables: Some pronounce it as "co-lap-se" with three syllables instead of two. The correct pronunciation is "collapse" with just two. Tip: Practice saying "collapse" quickly to reinforce the two-syllable structure.