How to Pronounce Abrupt

To pronounce "abrupt", say ABR-upt — 2 syllables, IPA /aˈbɹʌpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/aˈbɹʌpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abrupt”

"abrupt" has 2 syllables: abr-upt. It rhymes with corrupt and disrupt, if that helps it stick.

What does abrupt mean?

noun

  1. Something which is abrupt; an abyss.

verb

  1. To tear off or asunder.
  2. To interrupt suddenly.

adjective

  1. Broken away (from restraint).
  2. Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.

    “The party came to an abrupt end when the parents of our host arrived.”

Synonyms

brokenroughruggedbluntbrusquesuddendisconnectedunexpected

Words that rhyme with abrupt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

corruptdisrupteruptinterruptsnippedcuppedsuppeduppedpuppedcrypt-blippeddript

Related words

suddenprecipitousdisconnectedsharpdiscourteoussteepstaccatorapid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abrupt"?▾

"Abrupt" has 2 syllables: abr · upt.

What is the IPA transcription of "abrupt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abrupt" is /aˈbɹʌpt/.

What does "abrupt" mean?▾

Abrupt: Something which is abrupt; an abyss.

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