How many syllables in abstain?

There are 2 syllables in the word abstain.

Divide abstain into syllables:

abstain (verb):: choose not to consume.; to prevent from happening; to choose not to do or have something to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice

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