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How to Pronounce "rip apart"

expression

ˈɹɪp/ /əˈpɑɹt
RIP uh-PART
ɹˈɪp/ /ɐpˈɑːt
rip uh-PAHT

Definition

To break something into pieces violently, or to separate things or people very forcefully. It can also mean to criticize someone or something very harshly.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɹɪp/ /əˈpɑɹt

British English

ɹˈɪp/ /ɐpˈɑːt

Simplified Pronunciation

US

RIP uh-PART

UK

rip uh-PAHT

Listen in Context

The dog ripped apart the pillow.

The storm ripped apart several houses.

Bad news ripped apart the family.

Her review totally ripped apart the movie.