How to Pronounce Maintaining

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “maintaining”

"maintaining" has 3 syllables: maint-ain-ing. It rhymes with waning and pertaining, if that helps it stick.

What does maintaining 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.).

noun

  1. The act of doing maintenance.

Antonyms

abandon

Words that rhyme with maintaining

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

waningpertainingstrainingfeigningsustainingtrainingreigningremainingcomplainingretainingentertainingobtaining

Related words

sustainkeepupholdwielddefendholdexertobserve

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maintaining"?▾

"Maintaining" has 3 syllables: maint · ain · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "maintaining"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maintaining" is /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/.

What does "maintaining" mean?▾

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

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