How to Pronounce "abruptness"
word
əˈbɹəptnəs
uh-BRUPT-nuhs
ɐbɹˈʌptnəs
ub-RUPT-nuhs
Definition
The quality of being sudden, unexpected, or lacking smoothness, often in a way that might seem rude or jarring.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbɹəptnəs
British English
ɐbɹˈʌptnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BRUPT-nuhs
UK
ub-RUPT-nuhs
Listen in Context
The abruptness of his departure surprised everyone.
Her abruptness made it hard to start a conversation.
The movie ended with surprising abruptness.
I'm sorry for the abruptness of my last message—I didn't mean to sound rude.