How to Pronounce "erupting"
word
ee-RUHP-ting
ih-RUPT-ing
Definition
Happening when something bursts out suddenly, like lava from a volcano or emotions suddenly being expressed with force.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌiˈɹəptɪŋ/, /ˌɪˈɹəptɪŋ
British English
ɪɹˈʌptɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ee-RUHP-ting
UK
ih-RUPT-ing
Listen in Context
The volcano is erupting again.
Hot lava is erupting from the mountain.
People ran away when they saw the mountain erupting.
He suddenly started erupting with laughter during the meeting.