How to pronounce abstainer
Say it like ab-STAY-ner. Abstainer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY).
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- ab
- STAY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstainer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of abstainer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ab-STAY-nuh.
What does abstainer mean?
- One who abstains; especially, one who abstains from something, such as the use of alcohol or drugs, or one who abstains for religious reasons; one who practices self-denial.
Where does abstainer come from?
From Middle English absteyner, equivalent to abstain + -er.
Words that rhyme with abstainer
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Questions about saying abstainer
How do you pronounce abstainer?
Say ab-STAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsteɪnɚ/. In British English it is /æbˈsteɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstainer?
Abstainer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY). Broken into parts: ab · STAY · ner.
Is abstainer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /æbˈsteɪnə/ (ab-STAY-nuh).