How to Pronounce "abstain"
word
æbˈsteɪn/, /əbˈsteɪn
ub-STAYN
ɐbstˈeɪn
ub-STAYN
Definition
To choose not to do something, especially to not vote or to not participate in an activity, often for moral or personal reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈsteɪn/, /əbˈsteɪn
British English
ɐbstˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ub-STAYN
UK
ub-STAYN
Listen in Context
He decided to abstain from eating sweets during the month.
Several members chose to abstain from the vote.
If you want to stay healthy, it's good to abstain from smoking.
She always abstains from alcohol at parties because she's driving.