How to Pronounce Abstained

To pronounce "abstained", say ABST-ain-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

ABST-ain-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “abstained”

"abstained" has 3 syllables: abst-ain-ed. It rhymes with restrained and constrained, if that helps it stick.

What does abstained mean?

verb

  1. Keep or withhold oneself.
  2. Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence.

    “In order to improve his health, Rob decided to abstain from smoking.”

Synonyms

denyforbearforgogive uprefrainrelinquishwithhold

Words that rhyme with abstained

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restrainedconstrainedstrainedascertainedunrestrainedordainedexplainedobtaineddrainedattainedunconstrainedingrained

Related words

refraindesistabstentionsdeclinedfailedforbearanceforborneopted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abstained"?▾

"Abstained" has 3 syllables: abst · ain · ed.

What does "abstained" mean?▾

Abstained: Keep or withhold oneself.

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