To pronounce "sustention", say SUST-ent-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"sustention" has 3 syllables: sust-ent-ion. It rhymes with distension, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sustention" has 3 syllables: sust · ent · ion.
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