Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

abruptly

/əˈbɹʌp.li/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.56 in modern English

Syllables: abrupt-ly
IPA: /əˈbɹʌp.li/

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.

Example Sentences

"The professor stopped her lecture abruptly when she noticed someone fall off their seat."
"After weeks of speculation and intracoalitional debate, the text of the compromise was released on Sept. 21. By Sept. 27, the coalition had fallen apart, with Manchin somewhat abruptly pulling what had become known as the side deal from a must-pass budget resolution."

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin abrumpō Latin abruptusbor. English abrupt Middle English -ly English -ly English abruptly From abrupt + -ly.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /əˈbɹʌp.li/

Inflected Forms

more abruptly (comparative) most abruptly (superlative)

Phrases

abruptly-pinnate

Synonyms

abruptedly suddenly all of a sudden on the spur of the moment of a sudden dead short

Rhymes With

corruptly

Questions

How do you pronounce abruptly?: The recorded pronunciation is /əˈbɹʌp.li/.
What does abruptly mean?: In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.
Where does abruptly come from?: Etymology tree Latin abrumpō Latin abruptusbor. English abrupt Middle English -ly English -ly English abruptly From abrupt + -ly.

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