How many syllables in abstain?
Syllables in abstain
2
ab·stain
Abstain has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say abstain
| Said as /əbˈsteɪn/ | 2 syllables, ab-STAIN · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Said as /æbˈsteɪn/ | 2 syllables, ab-STAIN · da-DUM |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say abstain slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ab, stain. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with abstain
Questions
- How many syllables are in abstain?
- Abstain has two syllables.
- How do you divide abstain into syllables?
- Abstain divides as ab-stain.
- Which syllable is stressed in abstain?
- The second syllable (ab-STAIN).