How to pronounce sustains
Say it like suh-STAYNZ. Sustains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYNZ).
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- suh
- STAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sustains pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sustains
American and British speakers say sustains in essentially the same way: /səˈsteɪnz/ in the US and /səˈsteɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-STAYNZ.
What does sustains mean?
- plural of sustain How to pronounce sustain
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sustain How to pronounce sustain
Words that rhyme with sustains
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sustains.
Questions about saying sustains
How do you pronounce sustains?
Say suh-STAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /səˈsteɪnz/. In British English it is /səˈsteɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sustains?
Sustains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYNZ). Broken into parts: suh · STAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say sustains the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈsteɪnz/ and the British form is /səˈsteɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.