How to pronounce mainour
Say it like MAY-ner. Mainour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mainour 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mainour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAY-nuh.
What does mainour mean?
- A stolen article found on the person of or near the thief.
Words that rhyme with mainour
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mainour.
Questions about saying mainour
How do you pronounce mainour?
Say MAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mainour?
Mainour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · ner.
Is mainour 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 /ˈmeɪnə/ (MAY-nuh).