How to pronounce eruption
Say it like ee-RUHP-shun. Eruption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP).
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- ee
- RUHP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eruption 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eruption
American and British speakers say eruption in essentially the same way: /ˌiˈrʌpʃən/ in the US and /ɪˈrʌpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-RUHP-shun.
What does eruption mean?
- the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
- symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
- (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
Where does eruption come from?
From Middle French éruption, from Latin eruptio.
Words that rhyme with eruption
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eruption.
Questions about saying eruption
How do you pronounce eruption?
Say ee-RUHP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌiˈrʌpʃən/. In British English it is /ɪˈrʌpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eruption?
Eruption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP). Broken into parts: ee · RUHP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say eruption the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌiˈrʌpʃən/ and the British form is /ɪˈrʌpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.