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abstinent

How many syllables in abstinent?

  3 syllables

Divide abstinent into syllables:   ab-sti-nent
Stressed syllable in abstinent:   ab-sti-nent
How to say abstinent:

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Synonyms for abstinent


1 syllable
  • dry
    2 syllables
    • sober
      3 syllables
      4 syllables
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