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abstinence syndrome

/ˈæb.stə.nn̩s ˈsɪn.dɹoʊm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.14 in modern English

Syllables
ab-sti-nence syn-drome
IPA
/ˈæb.stə.nn̩s ˈsɪn.dɹoʊm/
28
Scrabble Score
18
Letters
4
Syllables
13
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The physical symptoms of an addict who is withdrawing; withdrawal.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈæb.stə.nn̩s ˈsɪn.dɹoʊm/

Inflected Forms

abstinence syndromes (plural)

Phrases

neonatal abstinence syndrome

Synonyms

withdrawal syndrome

Questions

How do you pronounce abstinence syndrome?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæb.stə.nn̩s ˈsɪn.dɹoʊm/.
What does abstinence syndrome mean?
The physical symptoms of an addict who is withdrawing; withdrawal.

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