How to Pronounce "erupt into"
expression
ˈiɹəpt/, /ɪˈɹəpt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
ee-RUHPT IN-too, ih-RUHPT IN-too, ih-RUHPT in-TOO, ih-RUHPT IN-tuh
ɪɹˈʌpt/ /ˈɪntʊ
ih-RUHPT IN-tuh
Definition
To suddenly change or burst into a different state, often something energetic or intense, like applause, flames, chaos, or laughter.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈiɹəpt/, /ɪˈɹəpt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
ɪɹˈʌpt/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ee-RUHPT IN-too, ih-RUHPT IN-too, ih-RUHPT in-TOO, ih-RUHPT IN-tuh
UK
ih-RUHPT IN-tuh
Listen in Context
The room erupted into applause when the speech ended.
The crowd erupted into laughter after the joke.
The small fire quickly erupted into flames.
The peaceful protest suddenly erupted into chaos.