fasting

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: fast-ing (2)

English Definition

Abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink

Example Sentence

Fasting is an important part of many religions.

US IPA /ˈfΓ¦stΙͺΕ‹/
UK IPA /ˈfɑːstΙͺΕ‹/