How to pronounce mainpiece
Say it like MAYN-pees. Mainpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmeɪnpis/MAYN-pees
UK British/ˈmeɪnpis/MAYN-pees
- MAYN
- pees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mainpiece 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.
- peesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mainpiece
American and British speakers say mainpiece in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪnpis/ in the US and /ˈmeɪnpis/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYN-pees.
What does mainpiece mean?
noun
- The primary play or other work performed at an evening's entertainment at the theatre, as opposed to smaller introductory or additional works.
- The principal part of a ship's head; the principal piece of timber in a rudder.
Where does mainpiece come from?
From main + piece.
Questions about saying mainpiece
How do you pronounce mainpiece?
Say MAYN-pees. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪnpis/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪnpis/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mainpiece?
Mainpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN). Broken into parts: MAYN · pees.
Do Americans and Brits say mainpiece the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪnpis/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪnpis/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.