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How to pronounce “abstinence”

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Pronunciation guide for abstinence

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of abstinence with real speech in context.
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6 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The harm reduction model of drug addiction treatmentwe have decided that abstinence is the best way to treat this.
Definition summary
The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.][1]

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How to pronounce abstinence

The harm reduction model of drug addiction treatment

we have decided that abstinence is the best way to treat this.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “abstinence”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.][1]
  • The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.][1]
  • (obsolete) Self-denial; abstaining; or forebearance of anything. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.][1]
  • (business) Delay of spending to accrue capital.

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