How to pronounce abruption
Say it like uh-BRUHP-shun. Abruption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRUHP).
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- uh
- BRUHP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abruption pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BRUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abruption
American and British speakers say abruption in essentially the same way: /əˈbrʌpʃən/ in the US and /əˈbrʌpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRUHP-shun.
What does abruption mean?
- A sudden breaking off or breaking away; a violent separation of bodies.
Where does abruption come from?
From abrupt + -ion. From Latin abruptio, from abrumpo (“to break off”).
Words that rhyme with abruption
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Questions about saying abruption
How do you pronounce abruption?
Say uh-BRUHP-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˈbrʌpʃən/. In British English it is /əˈbrʌpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abruption?
Abruption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRUHP). Broken into parts: uh · BRUHP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say abruption the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbrʌpʃən/ and the British form is /əˈbrʌpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.