How many syllables in "abstinence"?

"abstinence" has 3 lettergrepen (ab - sti - nence).

How to divide "abstinence"?

"abstinence" divides into 3 parts: ab · sti · nence.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"abstinence": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ab·sti·nence

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AB-sti-nence(ab · sti · nence)● ○ ○

Stress in "abstinence" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæb.stɪ.nəns⁄

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IPAˈæb.stɪ.nəns

Lettergrepenab·sti·nence

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