How many syllables in maintain?
Syllables in maintain
2
main·tain
Maintain has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say maintain
| Pronunciation | /meɪnˈteɪn/ 2 syllables, main-TAIN · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say maintain slowly and listen for each vowel sound: main, tain. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with maintain
Questions
- How many syllables are in maintain?
- Maintain has two syllables.
- How do you divide maintain into syllables?
- Maintain divides as main-tain.
- Which syllable is stressed in maintain?
- The second syllable (main-TAIN).