How to pronounce abstained
Say it like ub-STAYND. Abstained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYND).
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- ub
- STAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of abstained
American and British speakers say abstained in essentially the same way: /əbˈsteɪnd/ in the US and /əbˈsteɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STAYND.
What does abstained mean?
- simple past and past participle of abstain How to pronounce abstain
Words that rhyme with abstained
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Questions about saying abstained
How do you pronounce abstained?
Say ub-STAYND. The American pronunciation is /əbˈsteɪnd/. In British English it is /əbˈsteɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstained?
Abstained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYND). Broken into parts: ub · STAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say abstained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈsteɪnd/ and the British form is /əbˈsteɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.