How to Pronounce Mainframe

To pronounce "mainframe", say MAINFR-am-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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MAINFR-am-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “mainframe”

"mainframe" has 3 syllables: mainfr-am-e. It rhymes with proclaim and dame, if that helps it stick.

What does mainframe mean?

noun

  1. A large, powerful computer able to manage very many simultaneous tasks and communicate with very many connected terminals; used by large, complex organizations (such as banks and supermarkets) where continuously sustained operation is vital

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Words that rhyme with mainframe

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proclaimdameframeexclaimshameacclaimaflameflamesamenamedefamegame

Related words

processorcpuservercomputerdistancecentralhost

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mainframe"?▾

"Mainframe" has 3 syllables: mainfr · am · e.

What does "mainframe" mean?▾

Mainframe: A large, powerful computer able to manage very many simultaneous tasks and communicate with very many connected terminals; used by large, complex organizations (such as banks and supermarkets) where continuously sustained operation is vital

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