How to pronounce abstinently
Say it like AB-stih-nunt-lee. Abstinently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- stih
- nunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstinently 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.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abstinently
American and British speakers say abstinently in essentially the same way: /ˈæbstɪnəntli/ in the US and /ˈæbstɪnəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-stih-nunt-lee.
What does abstinently mean?
- With abstinence.
Where does abstinently come from?
From abstinent + -ly.
Questions about saying abstinently
How do you pronounce abstinently?
Say AB-stih-nunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbstɪnəntli/. In British English it is /ˈæbstɪnəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstinently?
Abstinently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · stih · nunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say abstinently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbstɪnəntli/ and the British form is /ˈæbstɪnəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.