How to pronounce ruption
Say it like RUHP-shun. Ruption has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHP).
- RUHP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruption pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 ruption
American and British speakers say ruption in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌpʃən/ in the US and /ˈrʌpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHP-shun.
What does ruption mean?
- A breaking or bursting open; breach; rupture.
- A commotion.
Where does ruption come from?
Borrowed from Latin ruptio, from rumpere, ruptum (“to break”).
Questions about saying ruption
How do you pronounce ruption?
Say RUHP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌpʃən/. In British English it is /ˈrʌpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruption?
Ruption has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHP). Broken into parts: RUHP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say ruption the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌpʃən/ and the British form is /ˈrʌpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.