How to pronounce abstemiousness
Say it like ab-STEE-mee-uh-snus. Abstemiousness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEE).
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- ab
- STEE
- mee
- uh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstemiousness 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.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abstemiousness
American and British speakers say abstemiousness in essentially the same way: /æbˈstimiəsnəs/ in the US and /æbˈstiːmiəsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-STEE-mee-uh-snus.
What does abstemiousness mean?
- The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks.
Where does abstemiousness come from?
From abstemious + -ness.
Questions about saying abstemiousness
How do you pronounce abstemiousness?
Say ab-STEE-mee-uh-snus. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstimiəsnəs/. In British English it is /æbˈstiːmiəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstemiousness?
Abstemiousness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEE). Broken into parts: ab · STEE · mee · uh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say abstemiousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstimiəsnəs/ and the British form is /æbˈstiːmiəsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.