How to pronounce mainers
Say it like MAY-nerz. Mainers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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US American/ˈmeɪnɚz/MAY-nerz
UK British/ˈmeɪnəz/MAY-nuz
- MAY
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mainers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mainers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAY-nuz.
What does mainers mean?
noun
- plural of mainer How to pronounce mainer
Questions about saying mainers
How do you pronounce mainers?
Say MAY-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mainers?
Mainers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · nerz.
Is mainers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmeɪnəz/ (MAY-nuz).