How to pronounce maintain

Say it like this: /meɪnˈteɪn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/meɪnˈteɪn/

What does maintain mean?

verbTo keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).

“maintain contact”

To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert.

To keep in good condition and working order.

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