How to Pronounce "sustained"
word
/səˈsteɪnd/
suh-STAYND
/səstˈeɪnd/
suh-STAYND
Definition
Continuing for a period of time without stopping or weakening. It often describes effort, attention, growth, sound, or damage that lasts steadily.
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.