How to Pronounce Maintained

To pronounce "maintained", say MAINT-ain-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /meɪnˈteɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/meɪnˈteɪnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “maintained”

"maintained" has 3 syllables: maint-ain-ed. It rhymes with restrained and constrained, if that helps it stick.

What does maintained mean?

verb

  1. To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.
  2. To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).

adjective

  1. Showing maintenance or attention

    “The house had a neat, well-maintained garden in front.”

Antonyms

abandon

Words that rhyme with maintained

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restrainedconstrainedstrainedascertainedunrestrainedordainedexplainedobtaineddrainedattainedunconstrainedingrained

Related words

serviceablewell-keptpreservedrepairedretainedservicedupkeepmaintenance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maintained"?▾

"Maintained" has 3 syllables: maint · ain · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "maintained"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maintained" is /meɪnˈteɪnd/.

What does "maintained" mean?▾

Maintained: To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

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