How Many Syllables In Abstain?
2syllables
Abstain has 2 syllables, ab-stain. It is a disyllabic word.
abstain
/əbˈsteɪn/ UK /əbˈsteɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stain.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/əb.steɪn/
Division By Letters
ab-stain
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abstain
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | b | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | st | eɪ | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Abstain Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in abstain?
Abstain has 2 syllables, ab-stain. In British English it is transcribed /əbˈsteɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in abstain?
The second syllable, stain, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of abstain?
Abstain has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide abstain into syllables?
By sound, əb.steɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, ab-stain.