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abruptly

How many syllables in abruptly?

  3 syllables

Divide abruptly into syllables:   ab-rupt-ly
Stressed syllable in abruptly:   ab-rupt-ly
How to say abruptly:

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Synonyms for abruptly


1 syllable
  • short
    2 syllables
    • brusquely
    • gruffly
    • rudely
    • shortly
    • tersely
    • curtly
    • quickly
    • sharply
    • steeply
    3 syllables
    • rapidly
    • suddenly
    4 syllables
    5 syllables
    7 syllables
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