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abrupt

How many syllables in abrupt?

  2 syllables

Divide abrupt into syllables:   ab-rupt
Stressed syllable in abrupt:   ab-rupt
How to pronounce abrupt:   uh-bruhpt
How to say abrupt:

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Synonyms for abrupt


1 syllable
  • brusque
  • gruff
  • rude
  • sharp
  • terse
  • curt
  • quick
  • rushed
  • short
2 syllables
  • hasty
  • rapid
  • surly
  • jumpy
  • sudden
3 syllables
  • summary
    4 syllables
    6 syllables
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      What rhymes with abrupt

      1 syllable
      • cupped
        2 syllables
        • bankrupt
        • disrupt
        • irrupt
        • corrupt
        • erupt
        3 syllables
          5 syllables
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