How to Pronounce "abstained"
word
æbˈsteɪnd/, /əbˈsteɪnd
ub-STAYND
ɐbstˈeɪnd
ub-STAYND
Definition
Chose not to do something, especially to not participate in voting or to avoid a particular activity or food.
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈsteɪnd/, /əbˈsteɪnd
British English
ɐbstˈeɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ub-STAYND
UK
ub-STAYND
Listen in Context
She abstained from eating sweets during the month.
Three members abstained from the vote.
He abstained from drinking alcohol at the party.
Several people abstained, so the decision wasn’t unanimous.