How to pronounce abstinency
Say it like AB-stih-nun-see. Abstinency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- stih
- nun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstinency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abstinency
American and British speakers say abstinency in essentially the same way: /ˈæbstɪnənsi/ in the US and /ˈæbstɪnənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-stih-nun-see.
What does abstinency mean?
- Synonym of abstinence.
Where does abstinency come from?
From Classical Latin abstinentia; compare -y (suffix forming abstract nouns) and earlier abstinence, a doublet.
Questions about saying abstinency
How do you pronounce abstinency?
Say AB-stih-nun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbstɪnənsi/. In British English it is /ˈæbstɪnənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstinency?
Abstinency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · stih · nun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say abstinency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbstɪnənsi/ and the British form is /ˈæbstɪnənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.