How to pronounce main
main
/meɪn/
1 syllable
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Main, sound by sound
| /m/as in man | Lips closed, air through the nose. |
| /eɪ/as in day | Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
In a sentence
A taxi drew up at the main gate.
Words that rhyme with main
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce main?
Main is pronounced /meɪn/ in American English.
How many syllables are in main?
Main has 1 syllable.
What rhymes with main?
duquesne, duane, skein, aine, iain.