How to pronounce erupts
Say it like ee-RUHPTS. Erupts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHPTS).
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- ee
- RUHPTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erupts 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.
- RUHPTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of erupts
American and British speakers say erupts in essentially the same way: /ˌiˈrʌpts/ in the US and /ˌiːˈrʌpts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-RUHPTS.
What does erupts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of erupt How to pronounce erupt
Questions about saying erupts
How do you pronounce erupts?
Say ee-RUHPTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌiˈrʌpts/. In British English it is /ˌiːˈrʌpts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erupts?
Erupts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHPTS). Broken into parts: ee · RUHPTS.
Do Americans and Brits say erupts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌiˈrʌpts/ and the British form is /ˌiːˈrʌpts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.