How to Pronounce "maintain"
word
/meɪnˈteɪn/
mayn-TAYN
/meɪntˈeɪn/
mayn-TAYN
Definition
To keep something in the same condition, level, or state over time. It can also mean to take care of something so it continues to work well, or to continue saying that something is true.
IPA Transcription
American English
/meɪnˈteɪn/
British English
/meɪntˈeɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mayn-TAYN
UK
mayn-TAYN
Listen in Context
It is hard to maintain a clean room every day.
The school needs money to maintain the building.
She maintains that she did nothing wrong.
We’ve worked hard to maintain trust with our customers.