How many syllables in maintenance?

There are 3 syllables in the word maintenance.

Divide maintenance into syllables:

maintenance (noun):: the act of maintaining the state of being maintained support; the process of keeping a car, building, etc. in good condition; activity involved in maintaining something in good working order.

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