How to pronounce mainstreaming
Say it like MAYN-stree-ming. Mainstreaming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN).
- MAYN
- stree
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mainstreaming 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.
- streeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mainstreaming
American and British speakers say mainstreaming in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪnˌstrimɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmeɪnˌstriːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYN-stree-ming.
What does mainstreaming mean?
- The process of bringing something into the mainstream.
- The practice of educating students with special needs in regular classes.
- present participle and gerund of mainstream How to pronounce mainstream
Where does mainstreaming come from?
From mainstream + -ing.
Questions about saying mainstreaming
How do you pronounce mainstreaming?
Say MAYN-stree-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪnˌstrimɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪnˌstriːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mainstreaming?
Mainstreaming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN). Broken into parts: MAYN · stree · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say mainstreaming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪnˌstrimɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪnˌstriːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.