How to Pronounce Abstaining

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

ABST-ain-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “abstaining”

"abstaining" has 3 syllables: abst-ain-ing. It rhymes with waning and pertaining, if that helps it stick.

What does abstaining 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

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Words that rhyme with abstaining

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

waningpertainingstrainingfeigningsustainingtrainingreigningmaintainingremainingcomplainingretainingentertaining

Related words

refraindesistabstentionblankforbearanceforbearingrefrainingwaiver

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abstaining"?▾

"Abstaining" has 3 syllables: abst · ain · ing.

What does "abstaining" mean?▾

Abstaining: Keep or withhold oneself.

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