What are other 2-syllable words like Sustain?

Other 2-syllable words include: about, people, also, other, our and many more.

How Many Syllables Are in Sustain

How many syllables in Sustain?

sustain has 2 syllables

sus-tain

Syllable breakdown:

sus tain

2 syllables • Primary stress on 2nd syllable

Breaking Down Sustain into Syllables?

sus-tain

The word Sustain has 2 syllables: sus-tain.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Sustain

to support, hold, or keep in existence; to maintain

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Sustain' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Sustain'?

The word 'Sustain' contains 2 syllables. It is divided as sus-tain.

How do you divide 'Sustain' into syllables?

The word 'Sustain' can be broken down into 2 syllables:sus, tain. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Sustain'?

'Sustain' is pronounced as sus-tain, with primary stress on the 2nd syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Sustain divide into syllables

There are 2 syllables in the word sustain. The first syllable 'sus' contains a vowel 'u' and a consonant 's', while the second syllable 'tain' contains a vowel 'ai' and two consonants 't' and 'n'.

Part of Speech - Sustain

Verb

The bridge needs to be repaired to sustain the weight of the cars.

Sentences with Sustain

The plants need water to sustain their growth.
Our family's love will sustain us through tough times.
We need to sustain our efforts to protect the environment.
The athlete needs to eat healthy to sustain their energy during the game.
The organization relies on donations to sustain their programs.

Quotes with Sustain

The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure much. - William Hazlitt
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. - Martin Luther King Jr.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Confucius

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