Como Pronunciar "sustain"

word

suh-STAYN

Definição

To keep something going or existing over time, or to provide the support needed to maintain it. It can be used for physical things, like a structure, or abstract things, like energy or progress.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

/səˈsteɪn/

Inglês Britânico

/səstˈeɪn/

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

suh-STAYN

Ouça em Contexto

Plants need water to sustain growth.

It is hard to sustain a conversation with him.

The bridge was built to sustain heavy loads.

How long can we sustain this pace at work?