How to Pronounce "bankrupts"
word
ˈbæŋkɹəpt
BANG-rupt
bˈæŋkɹʌpts
BANG-rupts
Definition
'Bankrupts' is the third person singular present tense of 'bankrupt' as a verb, meaning to cause someone or a business to lose all their money and be unable to pay debts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæŋkɹəpt
British English
bˈæŋkɹʌpts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BANG-rupt
UK
BANG-rupts
Listen in Context
The high cost of medicine bankrupts many families.
If the company grows too fast, it sometimes bankrupts itself.
Heavy taxes sometimes bankrupt small businesses.
A single bad investment often bankrupts people who take big risks.