erupt

/ɪˈrʌpt/

Syllables e·rupt

Stress e-RUPT

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɪ/

short vowel

rupt

/rʌpt/

short u

Meaning

to burst out suddenly, especially with violence or noise

Sound Reference

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e=/ɪ/(effect) + rupt=/rʌpt/(rupture)

Example

The volcano may erupt at any time.