how to pronounce sustenance

/ˈsʌs.tən.əns/

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sustenance is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of sustenance in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… no need for any sustenance and can …”

meanings of sustenance

noun:

Something that provides support or nourishment.

sustenance frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word sustenance occurs in english on average 1.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.