How to pronounce erupting
Say it like ee-RUHP-ting. Erupting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP).
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- ee
- RUHP
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erupting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of erupting
American and British speakers say erupting in essentially the same way: /ˌiˈrʌptɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌiːˈrʌptɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-RUHP-ting.
What does erupting mean?
- present participle and gerund of erupt How to pronounce erupt
Questions about saying erupting
How do you pronounce erupting?
Say ee-RUHP-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌiˈrʌptɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌiːˈrʌptɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erupting?
Erupting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP). Broken into parts: ee · RUHP · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say erupting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌiˈrʌptɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌiːˈrʌptɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.