The spelling of the word "relaps" can be a bit tricky, as it consists of five consonants in a row. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /rɪˈlæps/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by the "l" and "p" sounds. The second syllable begins with a schwa sound (/ə/) and is followed by the final "s" sound. While it may be challenging to spell, "relaps" refers to a deterioration in someone's health or condition after a period of improvement.