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How do you spell Maintenance?

Correct spelling

maintenance

MAINTEN + ANCE. Not MAINTAIN + ANCE.

Why is maintenance spelled this way?

ENANCE not AINANCE. Though we maintain things, maintenance changes the vowel pattern. This inconsistency is one of English's most frustrating features.

Common misspellings of maintenance

maintainancemaintenencemaintanancemaintnance

Example

Regular maintenance keeps the car running.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell maintenance?+
The correct spelling is "maintenance". MAINTEN + ANCE. Not MAINTAIN + ANCE.
Is it maintainance or maintenance?+
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