How to pronounce eruptive
Say it like ee-RUHP-tiv. Eruptive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP).
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- ee
- RUHP
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eruptive 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eruptive
American and British speakers say eruptive in essentially the same way: /ˌiˈrʌptɪv/ in the US and /ˌiːˈrʌptɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-RUHP-tiv.
What does eruptive mean?
- That erupts or bursts forth.
- Accompanied by eruptions.“an eruptive fever”
- Produced by eruption.“eruptive rocks, such as the igneous or volcanic”
- An eruptive rock, one produced by eruption.
Where does eruptive come from?
From French éruptif. By surface analysis, erupt + -ive.
Words that rhyme with eruptive
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Questions about saying eruptive
How do you pronounce eruptive?
Say ee-RUHP-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌiˈrʌptɪv/. In British English it is /ˌiːˈrʌptɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eruptive?
Eruptive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP). Broken into parts: ee · RUHP · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say eruptive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌiˈrʌptɪv/ and the British form is /ˌiːˈrʌptɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.