sustain

/səˈsteɪn/

Syllables su·stain

Stress su-STAIN

Phonics Breakdown

su

/sə/

schwa

stain

/steɪn/

long ai

Meaning

to support, maintain, or keep something going over time

Sound Reference

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su=/sə/(support) + stain=/steɪn/(stain)

Example

The company hopes to sustain its growth this year.