How to pronounce mainsheet
Say it like MAYN-sheet. Mainsheet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN).
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- MAYN
- sheet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mainsheet 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.
- sheetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mainsheet
American and British speakers say mainsheet in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪnʃit/ in the US and /ˈmeɪnʃit/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYN-sheet.
What does mainsheet mean?
- The rope connected to and controlling the mainsail.
Where does mainsheet come from?
From main + sheet.
Questions about saying mainsheet
How do you pronounce mainsheet?
Say MAYN-sheet. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪnʃit/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪnʃit/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mainsheet?
Mainsheet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN). Broken into parts: MAYN · sheet.
Do Americans and Brits say mainsheet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪnʃit/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪnʃit/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.