How to Pronounce Sustaining

To pronounce "sustaining", say SUST-ain-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

SUST-ain-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “sustaining”

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

What does sustaining mean?

verb

  1. To maintain, or keep in existence.

    “The city came under sustained attack by enemy forces.”

  2. To provide for or nourish.

    “provisions to sustain an army”

noun

  1. The process by which something is sustained or upheld.

adjective

  1. That sustains, supports or provides sustenance.

Words that rhyme with sustaining

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

waningpertainingstrainingfeigningtrainingreigningmaintainingremainingcomplainingretainingentertainingobtaining

Related words

supportmaintainkeepgetprolongconfirmholdhave

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sustaining"?▾

"Sustaining" has 3 syllables: sust · ain · ing.

What does "sustaining" mean?▾

Sustaining: To maintain, or keep in existence.

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