how to pronounce continence

/ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

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continence is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of continence in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… embrace the Dudley continence service …”

meanings of continence

noun:

The voluntary control of urination and defecation.
Uninterrupted course; continuity.
Moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence.

continence frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word continence occurs in english on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.