How to pronounce ruptures
Say it like RUHP-cherz. Ruptures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHP).
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US American/ˈrʌptʃɚz/RUHP-cherz
UK British/ˈrʌptʃəz/RUHP-chuz
- RUHP
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruptures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ruptures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RUHP-chuz.
What does ruptures mean?
noun
- plural of rupture How to pronounce rupture
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rupture How to pronounce rupture
Questions about saying ruptures
How do you pronounce ruptures?
Say RUHP-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌptʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈrʌptʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruptures?
Ruptures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHP). Broken into parts: RUHP · cherz.
Is ruptures 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 /ˈrʌptʃəz/ (RUHP-chuz).