How do you pronounce abstained?

The recorded pronunciation is /əbstˈeɪnd/.

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abstained

/əbstˈeɪnd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.78 in modern English

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remained explained trained obtained gained contained self-contained maintained sustained retained complained detained

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