How to pronounce abstentionism
Say it like ab-STEN-shuh-nih-zum. Abstentionism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN).
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- ab
- STEN
- shuh
- nih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstentionism 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.
- STENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abstentionism
American and British speakers say abstentionism in essentially the same way: /æbˈstɛnʃənɪzəm/ in the US and /əbˈstɛnʃənɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STEN-shuh-nih-zum.
What does abstentionism mean?
- A policy of abstaining or of the desirability of withholding one's vote or other participation with regard to some aspect of the political process.“Abstentionism is a manifestation of political independence.”
Where does abstentionism come from?
From French abstentionnisme.
Questions about saying abstentionism
How do you pronounce abstentionism?
Say ab-STEN-shuh-nih-zum. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstɛnʃənɪzəm/. In British English it is /əbˈstɛnʃənɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstentionism?
Abstentionism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN). Broken into parts: ab · STEN · shuh · nih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say abstentionism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstɛnʃənɪzəm/ and the British form is /əbˈstɛnʃənɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.