How to Pronounce "abstain from"
expression
æbˈsteɪn/, /əbˈsteɪn/ /ˈfɹəm
ub-STAYN frum
ɐbstˈeɪn/ /fɹˈɒm
ub-STAYN from
Definition
To intentionally choose not to do, use, or participate in something, especially for moral, health, or legal reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈsteɪn/, /əbˈsteɪn/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
ɐbstˈeɪn/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ub-STAYN frum
UK
ub-STAYN from
Listen in Context
To improve my sleep, I've decided to abstain from using my phone at night.
She decided to abstain from eating sweets during Lent.
Muslims abstain from eating and drinking during Ramadan daylight hours.
If you are driving, you should abstain from drinking alcohol.