How to pronounce mainstays
Say it like MAYN-stayz. Mainstays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN).
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- MAYN
- stayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mainstays 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.
- stayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mainstays
American and British speakers say mainstays in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪnˌsteɪz/ in the US and /ˈmeɪnˌsteɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYN-stayz.
What does mainstays mean?
- plural of mainstay How to pronounce mainstay
Questions about saying mainstays
How do you pronounce mainstays?
Say MAYN-stayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪnˌsteɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪnˌsteɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mainstays?
Mainstays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN). Broken into parts: MAYN · stayz.
Do Americans and Brits say mainstays the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪnˌsteɪz/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪnˌsteɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.