How to pronounce mainland
Say it like MAYN-land. Mainland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN).
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- MAYN
- land
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mainland 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.
- landGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mainland
American and British speakers say mainland in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/ in the US and /ˈmeɪnlənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYN-lund.
What does mainland mean?
- the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
Where does mainland come from?
From Middle English mayne londe; equivalent to main + land.
Questions about saying mainland
How do you pronounce mainland?
Say MAYN-land. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪnlənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mainland?
Mainland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN). Broken into parts: MAYN · land.
Do Americans and Brits say mainland the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪnlənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.