How to Pronounce "maintains"
word
meɪnˈteɪnz
mayn-TAYNZ
meɪntˈeɪnz
maynt-AYNZ
Definition
Keeps something in a certain state or condition, or continues to have a particular quality, opinion, or activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
meɪnˈteɪnz
British English
meɪntˈeɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mayn-TAYNZ
UK
maynt-AYNZ
Listen in Context
He maintains his bicycle very well.
She maintains good grades at school.
This machine maintains a constant temperature.
He always maintains that honesty is the best policy.