How to pronounce erupted
Say it like ee-RUHP-tid. Erupted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP).
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- ee
- RUHP
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erupted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- RUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of erupted
American and British speakers say erupted in essentially the same way: /ˌiˈrʌptɪd/ in the US and /ˌiːˈrʌptɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-RUHP-tid.
What does erupted mean?
- simple past and past participle of erupt How to pronounce erupt
Words that rhyme with erupted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of erupted.
Questions about saying erupted
How do you pronounce erupted?
Say ee-RUHP-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌiˈrʌptɪd/. In British English it is /ˌiːˈrʌptɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erupted?
Erupted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP). Broken into parts: ee · RUHP · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say erupted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌiˈrʌptɪd/ and the British form is /ˌiːˈrʌptɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.