To pronounce "mainer", say MAIN-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmeɪnɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmeɪnɚ/
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"mainer" has 2 syllables: main-er. It rhymes with retainer and container, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: maner, mainor, mayner, maynor — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Mainer" has 2 syllables: main · er.
The IPA transcription of "mainer" is /ˈmeɪnɚ/.
Mainer: (US slang) A needle for (illicit) drug administration.
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