How to pronounce erupt
Say it like ih-RUHPT. Erupt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHPT).
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- ih
- RUHPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erupt 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.
- RUHPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of erupt
American and British speakers say erupt in essentially the same way: /ɪˈrʌpt/ in the US and /ɪˈrʌpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-RUHPT.
Other ways to say erupt
Erupt also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- EE-rupt /ˈirəpt/
What does erupt mean?
- To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).“The volcano erupted, spewing lava across a wide area.”
- To burst forth; to break out.“The third molar tooth erupts late in most people, and sometimes does not appear at all.”
- To spontaneously release pressure or tension.“The crowd erupted in anger.”
Where does erupt come from?
From Latin eruptus, past participle of ērumpō (“to break out (of), to burst out (from)”), from e (“out”) + rumpō (“to break”).
Words that rhyme with erupt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of erupt.
Questions about saying erupt
How do you pronounce erupt?
Say ih-RUHPT. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈrʌpt/. In British English it is /ɪˈrʌpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erupt?
Erupt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHPT). Broken into parts: ih · RUHPT.
Do Americans and Brits say erupt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈrʌpt/ and the British form is /ɪˈrʌpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.