maintain

/meɪnˈteɪn/

Syllables main·tain

Stress main-TAIN

Phonics Breakdown

main

/meɪn/

long ai

tain

/teɪn/

long ai

Meaning

to keep something in good condition or continue it

Sound Reference

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main=/meɪn/(main) + tain=/teɪn/(train 去 r)

Example

It is important to maintain good health.