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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable tained
  • 10 letters
Syllables
main-tained: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /d/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: main-TAINED.
Pronunciation
/meɪnˈteɪnd/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as main-tained.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide maintained into syllables?

maintained divides as main-tained. main-tained: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /d/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).

How many syllables are in maintained?

Maintained has 2 syllables (main-tained).

Which syllable is stressed in maintained?

The stressed syllable in maintained is tained. The 2nd syllable is stressed: main-TAINED.

How do you pronounce maintained?

/meɪnˈteɪnd/ in American English.