How to pronounce abstentions
Say it like ub-STEN-chunz. Abstentions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN).
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- ub
- STEN
- chunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstentions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abstentions
American and British speakers say abstentions in essentially the same way: /əbˈstɛntʃənz/ in the US and /əbˈstɛntʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STEN-chunz.
What does abstentions mean?
- plural of abstention How to pronounce abstention
Questions about saying abstentions
How do you pronounce abstentions?
Say ub-STEN-chunz. The American pronunciation is /əbˈstɛntʃənz/. In British English it is /əbˈstɛntʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstentions?
Abstentions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN). Broken into parts: ub · STEN · chunz.
Do Americans and Brits say abstentions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈstɛntʃənz/ and the British form is /əbˈstɛntʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.