How many syllables in “maintain”?
syllables in "maintain"
Word details
Syllables
2
main · tain
Letters
8
m · a · i · n · t · a · i · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “maintain”
The word “maintain” contains 2 syllables, divided as main · tain. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maintain" have?
"maintain" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "maintain" into syllables?
"maintain" is divided into syllables as: main · tain.
What is the Scrabble score for "maintain"?
The Scrabble score for "maintain" is 10 points.
Using “maintain” in writing
Two-syllable words like "maintain" (main · tain) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “maintain” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “maintain”
The letters in “maintain” can be rearranged to spell one other word: amanitin.