How to pronounce ruptured
Say it like RUHP-cherd. Ruptured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHP).
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US American/ˈrʌptʃɚd/RUHP-cherd
UK British/ˈrʌptʃəd/RUHP-chud
- RUHP
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruptured 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.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ruptured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RUHP-chud.
What does ruptured mean?
adjective
- Having a rupture; broken, leaking.
- simple past and past participle of rupture How to pronounce rupture
Questions about saying ruptured
How do you pronounce ruptured?
Say RUHP-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌptʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈrʌptʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruptured?
Ruptured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHP). Broken into parts: RUHP · cherd.
Is ruptured 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 /ˈrʌptʃəd/ (RUHP-chud).