How to pronounce abstemiously
Say it like ab-STEE-mee-uh-slee. Abstemiously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEE).
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- ab
- STEE
- mee
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstemiously 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.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abstemiously
American and British speakers say abstemiously in essentially the same way: /æbˈstimiəsli/ in the US and /æbˈstimiəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-STEE-mee-uh-slee.
What does abstemiously mean?
- Marked by abstinence or restraint, especially in relation to food or drink.“He lived abstemiously for his entire life, eschewing pleasure for purity.”
Where does abstemiously come from?
From abstemious + -ly.
Questions about saying abstemiously
How do you pronounce abstemiously?
Say ab-STEE-mee-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstimiəsli/. In British English it is /æbˈstimiəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstemiously?
Abstemiously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEE). Broken into parts: ab · STEE · mee · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say abstemiously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstimiəsli/ and the British form is /æbˈstimiəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.