How to pronounce maintenance
noun Work that keeps something in good condition.
Written sound guide
MAYNtuhnuhns
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give MAYN the strongest beat
Keep MAYN strongest. Use light vowels in the two following syllables.
01MAYNStrongest beat
02tuhLighter beat
03nuhnsLighter beat
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“The elevator is closed for maintenance.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say maintenance slowly. Give MAYN the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with maintenance.
What should I check?
Keep MAYN strongest. Use light vowels in the two following syllables. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
