How to Pronounce "erupts"
word
ˌiˈɹəpts/, /ˌɪˈɹəpts
ee-RUPTS or ih-RUPTS
ɪɹˈʌpts
ih-RUPTS
Definition
When something suddenly bursts out, such as lava from a volcano or a sudden display of emotion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌiˈɹəpts/, /ˌɪˈɹəpts
British English
ɪɹˈʌpts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ee-RUPTS or ih-RUPTS
UK
ih-RUPTS
Listen in Context
The volcano erupts every few years.
Crowd noise erupts after the goal.
His anger erupts without warning.
Laughter erupts from the children when the clown slips.