# sudden vs suddenly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sudden
*adjective · IPA /ˈsʌdn̩/ · frequency rank #3,659*
Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.

### suddenly
*adverb · IPA /ˈsʌd(ə)nli/ · frequency rank #2,089*
Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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