How to Pronounce "abstention"
word
æbˈstɛntʃən/, /əbˈstɛntʃən
ab-STEN-chuhn or uhb-STEN-chuhn
ɐbstˈɛnʃən
ub-STEN-shuhn
Definition
Abstention means choosing not to vote or not to participate in a decision, especially in an official vote or election.
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈstɛntʃən/, /əbˈstɛntʃən
British English
ɐbstˈɛnʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ab-STEN-chuhn or uhb-STEN-chuhn
UK
ub-STEN-shuhn
Listen in Context
There was a high abstention rate during the election.
Her abstention from voting surprised everyone.
The committee noted one abstention in the final vote.
Many young voters opted for abstention instead of choosing a candidate.