How to pronounce abstentionist
Say it like ab-STEN-shuh-nist. Abstentionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN).
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- ab
- STEN
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstentionist 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.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abstentionist
American and British speakers say abstentionist in essentially the same way: /æbˈstɛnʃənɪst/ in the US and /əbˈstɛnʃənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STEN-shuh-nist.
What does abstentionist mean?
- A practitioner or advocate of not getting involved politically.“An abstentionist only has influence through public opinion.”
- relating to or in accordance with abstentionism.
Where does abstentionist come from?
From abstention + -ist.
Questions about saying abstentionist
How do you pronounce abstentionist?
Say ab-STEN-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstɛnʃənɪst/. In British English it is /əbˈstɛnʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstentionist?
Abstentionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN). Broken into parts: ab · STEN · shuh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say abstentionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstɛnʃənɪst/ and the British form is /əbˈstɛnʃənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.