How do you pronounce "maintains"?

In American English: /meɪnˈteɪnz/ (mayn-TAYNZ). In British English: /meɪntˈeɪnz/ (maynt-AYNZ). In Canadian English: /meɪnˈteɪnz/ (mayn-TAYNZ). In Australian English: /meɪntˈeɪnz/ (maynt-AYNZ).

Is "maintains" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /meɪnˈteɪnz/ (mayn-TAYNZ), while in British English it's /meɪntˈeɪnz/ (maynt-AYNZ).

How to Pronounce "maintains"

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maintains

/meɪnˈteɪnz/

mayn-TAYNZ

Syllable Breakdown

meɪnmain·teɪnztains

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