How to pronounce mainframe
Say it like MAYN-fraym. Mainframe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN).
- MAYN
- fraym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mainframe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fraymGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mainframe
American and British speakers say mainframe in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪnˌfreɪm/ in the US and /ˈmeɪnˌfreɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYN-fraym.
What does mainframe mean?
- A large, powerful computer able to manage very many simultaneous tasks and communicate with very many connected terminals; used by large, complex organizations (such as banks and supermarkets) where continuously sustained operation is vital.
- A computer chassis that hosts and interconnects modules that perform various tasks.
- The main frame of a vehicle etc., more commonly main frame.
Where does mainframe come from?
From main + frame.
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Questions about saying mainframe
How do you pronounce mainframe?
Say MAYN-fraym. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪnˌfreɪm/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪnˌfreɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mainframe?
Mainframe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN). Broken into parts: MAYN · fraym.
Do Americans and Brits say mainframe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪnˌfreɪm/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪnˌfreɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.