How to Pronounce Eruption

To pronounce "eruption", say ER-upt-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪˈɹʌpʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eruption”

"eruption" has 3 syllables: er-upt-ion. It rhymes with disruption and corruption, if that helps it stick.

What does eruption mean?

noun

  1. A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
  2. A sudden release of pressure or tension.

    “There was an eruption of joy at the final whistle.”

Words that rhyme with eruption

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disruptioncorruptioninterruptionanticorruption

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eruption"?▾

"Eruption" has 3 syllables: er · upt · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "eruption"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eruption" is /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/.

What does "eruption" mean?▾

Eruption: A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.

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