Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌpt͡ʃə] (IPA) 
The word "rupture" is spelled with six letters and two syllables, pronounced as /ˈrʌp.tʃər/. The first syllable, "rup," is pronounced with a short "u" sound and is followed by the consonant blend "pt." The second syllable, "ture," is pronounced with a long "u" sound and ends with the sound "er." This word is commonly used to describe a break or tearing of a bodily tissue or object.
Rupture is a noun and verb that primarily refers to the act or result of breaking or bursting forcefully, usually with a sudden release of energy or tension. As a noun, it describes a complete or partial break or tear in a body or substance, such as a rupture in a blood vessel or a rupture in a pipe. In a medical context, it specifically describes the tearing or separation of tissues or organs within the body due to disease or trauma. Rupture can also refer to a significant breach or discontinuity in a relationship, agreement, or system, leading to a breakdown or separation.
As a verb, to rupture means to break apart or burst open suddenly and forcefully, often accompanied by a sound or visual effect. Additionally, it can denote the act of causing or allowing something to break or burst, either intentionally or unintentionally. For instance, one might rupture a water balloon or a tyre by applying excessive pressure.
In a figurative sense, rupture can be used to describe the sudden disruption or interruption of a situation, pattern, or state of affairs. It signifies a notable change or shift, often resulting in an irreversible break or significant damage. Overall, the term rupture conveys a sense of forceful and sudden separation or tearing in physical, biological, or metaphorical contexts.
• Arteriorrhexis.
• 1. Hernia. 2. A tear or solution of continuity; a break of any organ or other of the soft parts.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
• State of being broken or violently parted; a fracture; a breach; open hostility; a tumour caused by the protrusion of a part of the bowels; hernia.
• To part by violence; to burst; to suffer a breach or disruption.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "rupture" derives from the Latin noun "ruptura", which is the feminine form of the past participle of the verb "rumpere", meaning "to break" or "to rupture". The Latin word "rumpere" has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European *reuə- or *reup-, with the same meaning of "to break". From Latin, the term passed into French as "rompre" and eventually evolved into the Middle English word "rupture".
