How to Pronounce “sustained

word

/səˈsteɪnd/
suh-STAYND
/səstˈeɪnd/
suh-STAYND

IPA Transcription

American English

/səˈsteɪnd/

British English

/səstˈeɪnd/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

suh-STAYND

UK

suh-STAYND

Listen in Context

The team made a sustained effort to finish the project on time.

There was a sustained loud noise outside the house.

The company saw sustained growth last year.

It wasn't just one bad week—it was sustained pressure for months.