How to pronounce erumpent
Say it like ih-RUHM-punt. Erumpent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHM).
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- ih
- RUHM
- punt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erumpent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- puntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of erumpent
American and British speakers say erumpent in essentially the same way: /ɪˈrʌmpənt/ in the US and /ɪˈrʌmpənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-RUHM-punt.
What does erumpent mean?
- That emerges, or bursts through; breaking forth.
Where does erumpent come from?
From Latin ērumpēns, present active participle of ērumpō (“break forth”).
Questions about saying erumpent
How do you pronounce erumpent?
Say ih-RUHM-punt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈrʌmpənt/. In British English it is /ɪˈrʌmpənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erumpent?
Erumpent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHM). Broken into parts: ih · RUHM · punt.
Do Americans and Brits say erumpent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈrʌmpənt/ and the British form is /ɪˈrʌmpənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.