How to pronounce rupture
Say it like RUHP-cher. Rupture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHP).
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- RUHP
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rupture 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rupture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RUHP-chuh.
What does rupture mean?
- To burst, break through, or split, as under pressure.
- To dehisce irregularly.
- A burst, split, or break.
- A social breach or break, between individuals or groups.
- A break or tear in soft tissue, such as a muscle.
Where does rupture come from?
Borrowed from Middle French rupture, or its source, Latin ruptūra (“a breaking, rupture (of a limb or vein)”) and Medieval Latin ruptūra (“a road, a field, a form of feudal tenure, a tax, etc.”), from the participle stem of rumpere (“to break, burst”).
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Questions about saying rupture
How do you pronounce rupture?
Say RUHP-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌptʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌptʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rupture?
Rupture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHP). Broken into parts: RUHP · cher.
Is rupture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrʌptʃə/ (RUHP-chuh).