Comment prononcer « mainly » en anglais
ˈmeɪnli
MAYN·lee
Accent tonique principal : MAYN
Écoutez des locuteurs natifs dire « mainly » dans des clips vidéo authentiques
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “mainly”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
MAYN
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
lee
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("MAYN"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "mainly" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "mainly is" sounds like "mainly-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "mainly" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“mainly they are teachers, they work in non-profits, they work with little children, they're in the military, and so forth.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Mainly because we don't have that view, and we don't know the gravity of the situation, no pun unintended.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“mainly hosting the entire iPhone unveiling event, the way Tim Cook has in the past.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Mainly, I've seen the respect that comes from them and the willingness to work together.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Mainly, we have what we call the service profit chain, that customer loyalty drives profits.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Mainly because I know I won't be disturbed, as in nothing else is happening.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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mainly they are teachers, they work in non-profits, they work with little children, they're in the military, and so forth.
Écouter en contexte: “mainly”
10 555 extraitsThe Anglais word “mainly” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈmeɪnli (phonetic respelling: MAYN-lee). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (MAYN · lee), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (MAYN). Grammatically, “mainly” functions as a adverb. SayItVid indexes 10 555 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “mainly” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @7:26
“for for-profit corporations in our economy-- mainly they are teachers, they work in non-profits, they work with little children, they're in the military, and so forth. they work with little children, they're in the military,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @8:55
“and it just looks calm as can be. Mainly because we don't have that view, and we don't know the gravity of the situation, no pun unintended. and we don't know the gravity of the situation,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @7:03
“But Ternus will probably be the guy... mainly hosting the entire iPhone unveiling event, the way Tim Cook has in the past. the way Tim Cook has in the past.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @36:09
“So that's what I've seen. Mainly, I've seen the respect that comes from them and the willingness to work together. comes from them and the willingness to work together.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @16:24
“It comes after certain other conditions are met. Mainly, we have what we call the service profit chain, that customer loyalty drives profits. that customer loyalty drives profits.”
Définition et signification: “mainly”
- Of a person or thing being the driving force influencing the outcome of an event; chiefly; certainly for the most part.
- Forcefully, vigorously.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “She had Lord James' collar in one big fist and she pounded the table with the other and talked a blue streak. Nobody could make out plain what she said, for she was mainly jabbering Swede lingo, but there was English enough, of a kind, to give us some idee.”
- “Such breadth of ſhoulders as might mainely beare Olde Atlas burthen, […]”
- “mainly they are teachers, they work in non-profits, they work with little children, they're in the military, and so forth.”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “mainly”
- Pronunciation:
- MAYN-lee
- Syllabes:
- MAYN · lee
- Written Hyphenation:
- main · ly
- Accent tonique principal :
- MAYN
- IPA:
- ˈmeɪnli
- Écouter en contexte
- mainly
Synonymes: “mainly”
Écoutez des mots sémantiquement proches de « mainly » dans de vrais clips vidéo :
Mots qui riment avec “mainly”
-eɪnliMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "mainly" (⁄ˈmeɪnli⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « mainly »
Comment prononcer « mainly » en anglais ?
« mainly » se prononce ⁄ˈmeɪnli⁄ (MAYN-lee). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Combien de syllabes compte « mainly » ?
« mainly » compte 2 syllabes : MAYN · lee.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « mainly » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « mainly » se trouve sur « MAYN ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « mainly » ?
Of a person or thing being the driving force influencing the outcome of an event; chiefly; certainly for the most part.
Comment écouter « mainly » dans des phrases réelles ?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “mainly”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).