How to pronounce mainframes
Say it like MAYN-fraymz. Mainframes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN).
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- MAYN
- fraymz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mainframes 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.
- fraymzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mainframes
American and British speakers say mainframes in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪnˌfreɪmz/ in the US and /ˈmeɪnˌfreɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYN-fraymz.
What does mainframes mean?
- plural of mainframe How to pronounce mainframe
Questions about saying mainframes
How do you pronounce mainframes?
Say MAYN-fraymz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪnˌfreɪmz/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪnˌfreɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mainframes?
Mainframes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN). Broken into parts: MAYN · fraymz.
Do Americans and Brits say mainframes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪnˌfreɪmz/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪnˌfreɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.