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.