Maintenance has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Getting a sports car is easy, compared to the maintenance one must do on it. | |
| 2. | The maintenance of the house costs a lot. | |
| 3. | The police are responsible for the maintenance of law and order. | |
| 4. | It is necessary to secure financing for local road maintenance. | |
| 5. | All men who profit from the fruits of the earth must give back part of them to the Church, who will apply them to three uses: providing for pastors, the maintenance of religious buildings, help to the poor. | |
| 6. | Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace. | |
| 7. | The maintenance on the water infrastructures in this region is insufficient. | |
| 8. | He was in charge of maintenance at the chocolate factory. | |
| 9. | Her car might be more pleasant to drive, but it also costs her more for maintenance. | |
| 10. | We're having a short maintenance break, we'll be back shortly! |