How to Pronounce Mainspring

To pronounce "mainspring", say MAINSPR-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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MAINSPR-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “mainspring”

"mainspring" has 2 syllables: mainspr-ing.

What does mainspring mean?

noun

  1. The principal spring of a clockwork mechanism, which drives it by uncoiling.
  2. The most important reason for something (Cf. spring "origin of something" (literary) (often in the plural) the springs of her ambition).

    “My daughter is the mainspring of my life.”

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How many syllables are in "mainspring"?▾

"Mainspring" has 2 syllables: mainspr · ing.

What does "mainspring" mean?▾

Mainspring: The principal spring of a clockwork mechanism, which drives it by uncoiling.

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