To pronounce "abruptly", say ABR-uptly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
abruptly
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ABR-uptly
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"abruptly" has 2 syllables: abr-uptly. It rhymes with corruptly, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Abruptly" has 2 syllables: abr · uptly.
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