How many syllables in "abstention"?

"abstention" has 3 sílabas (ab - sten - tion).

How to divide "abstention"?

"abstention" divides into 3 parts: ab · sten · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ab... sten... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"abstention": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:ab·sten·tion

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ab-STEN-tion(ab · sten · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "abstention" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əbˈstɛn.ʃən⁄

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Sílabasab·sten·tion

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