Syllables    Synonyms    Quiz

abusively

How many syllables in abusively?

  4 syllables

Divide abusively into syllables:   a-bu-sive-ly
Stressed syllable in abusively:   a-bu-sive-ly
How to say abusively:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"abusively." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 16 February 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why abusively is 4 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Grammar Quiz
See how you do on the questions
that most adults get wrong.
Take the Grammar Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Quiz

Synonyms for abusively


2 syllables
  • rudely
    3 syllables
    • nastily
    4 syllables
    5 syllables
      Teachers
      We award $250 every month to
      help teachers
      teach their students.
      $Read the contest rules and apply
      Fun Fact
      Only 2 months have 4 syllables:
      January and February
      !See more facts
      FAQ
      Why is our only
      1 syllable?
      ?Learn Why
      Do You Know
      when you should use
      Were, Where, and We're?
      Find Out Here

      Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
      Need help finding a syllable count?
      Want to say thank you?

      Contact Us!