How to pronounce mainlander
Say it like MAYN-lan-der. Mainlander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN).
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US American/ˈmeɪnˌlændɚ/MAYN-lan-der
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- MAYN
- lan
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mainlander 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.
- lanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does mainlander mean?
noun
- Someone who lives on the mainland.
- A person from mainland China, as opposed to someone from Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan.
- Someone who lives in mainland Europe, as opposed to the British Isles.
Where does mainlander come from?
From mainland + -er.
Questions about saying mainlander
How do you pronounce mainlander?
Say MAYN-lan-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪnˌlændɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mainlander?
Mainlander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN). Broken into parts: MAYN · lan · der.