How to pronounce rupturing
Say it like RUHP-chuh-ring. Rupturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHP).
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- RUHP
- chuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rupturing 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rupturing
American and British speakers say rupturing in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌptʃərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrʌptʃərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHP-chuh-ring.
What does rupturing mean?
- present participle and gerund of rupture How to pronounce rupture
Questions about saying rupturing
How do you pronounce rupturing?
Say RUHP-chuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌptʃərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌptʃərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rupturing?
Rupturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHP). Broken into parts: RUHP · chuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say rupturing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌptʃərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrʌptʃərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.