To pronounce "abstinence", say ABST-in-enc-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
abstinence
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ABST-in-enc-e
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"abstinence" has 4 syllables: abst-in-enc-e.
"Abstinence" has 4 syllables: abst · in · enc · e.
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