Hyphenation of abstemious

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word abstemious? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

ab-stemious

Definitions of abstemious:

1.	Sparing in consumption of especially food and drink The pleasures of the table
2.	Never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious- John Galsworthy
3.	Marked by temperance in indulgence Abstemious with the use of adverbs A light eater A light smoker Ate a light supper

Synonyms of abstemious:

adj	abstemious, abstinent, abstentious, ascetic, ascetical, austere, spartan, nonindulgent
adj	light, temperate

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