How many syllables in gruffly?

There are 2 syllables in the word gruffly.

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Definition of gruffly:

gruffly (adjective):: rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect

Synonyms for gruffly:

abruptly

artlessly

baldly

bluntly

briskly

brusquely

candidly

curtly

earnestly

frankly

honestly

impolitely

inconsiderately

openly

point-blank

rudely

sharply

shortly

simply

sincerely

snappily

tactlessly

tersely

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