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