suddenly

How many syllables in suddenly?

  3 syllables

Divide suddenly into syllables:   sud-den-ly
Stressed syllable in suddenly:   sud-den-ly
How to pronounce suddenly:   sud-en-lee
How to say suddenly:

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Synonyms for suddenly


1 syllable
  • short
    2 syllables
    • quickly
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    3 syllables
    • abruptly
    • rapidly
    4 syllables
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