How to pronounce abruptly
Say it like uh-BRUHPT-lee. Abruptly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRUHPT).
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- uh
- BRUHPT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abruptly 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.
- BRUHPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abruptly
American and British speakers say abruptly in essentially the same way: /əˈbrʌptli/ in the US and /əˈbrʌptli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRUHPT-lee.
What does abruptly mean?
- quickly and without warning“he stopped suddenly”
Where does abruptly come from?
From abrupt + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with abruptly
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Questions about saying abruptly
How do you pronounce abruptly?
Say uh-BRUHPT-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈbrʌptli/. In British English it is /əˈbrʌptli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abruptly?
Abruptly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRUHPT). Broken into parts: uh · BRUHPT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say abruptly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbrʌptli/ and the British form is /əˈbrʌptli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.