How to Pronounce Bankrupts

To pronounce "bankrupts", say BANKR-upts — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

BANKR-upts

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💡 Tip for remembering “bankrupts”

"bankrupts" has 2 syllables: bankr-upts.

What does bankrupts mean?

noun

  1. One who becomes unable to pay his or her debts; an insolvent person.
  2. A trader who secretes himself, or does certain other acts tending to defraud his creditors.

verb

  1. To force into bankruptcy.

Related words

insolventruinbreakbankruptciesundischargedbankruptcyinsolvencydeadbeat

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How many syllables are in "bankrupts"?▾

"Bankrupts" has 2 syllables: bankr · upts.

What does "bankrupts" mean?▾

Bankrupts: One who becomes unable to pay his or her debts; an insolvent person.

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