How to Pronounce Mainland

To pronounce "mainland", say MAINL-and — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmeɪ̪nlənd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmeɪ̪nlənd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mainland”

"mainland" has 2 syllables: mainl-and. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.

What does mainland mean?

noun

  1. The continent; the principal land, as distinguished from islands or a peninsula.
  2. The principal island of a group.

Words that rhyme with mainland

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reprimandcommandexpanddemandunderstandbandlandbrandstandoffhandgrandhinterland

Related words

continentalchinesehongcontinentafricakoreanchinametropolis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mainland"?▾

"Mainland" has 2 syllables: mainl · and.

What is the IPA transcription of "mainland"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mainland" is /ˈmeɪ̪nlənd/.

What does "mainland" mean?▾

Mainland: The continent; the principal land, as distinguished from islands or a peninsula.

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