How many syllables in "abstinent"?

"abstinent" has 3 syllabes (ab - sti - nent).

How to divide "abstinent"?

"abstinent" divides into 3 parts: ab · sti · nent.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ab... sti... nent) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"abstinent": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:ab·sti·nent

Accent principal

AB-sti-nent(ab · sti · nent)● ○ ○

Stress in "abstinent" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæb.stɪ.nənt⁄

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IPAˈæb.stɪ.nənt

Syllabesab·sti·nent

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How many syllables in "abstinent"?: "abstinent" has 3 syllabes (ab - sti - nent).
How to divide "abstinent"?: "abstinent" divides into 3 parts: ab · sti · nent.
Where is the stress in "abstinent"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "abstinent"?: Say each syllable slowly (ab... sti... nent) and listen on SayItVid.