How to Pronounce "mainly"
word
/ˈmeɪnɫi/
MAYN-lee
/mˈeɪnli/
MAYN-lee
Definition
Used to show that something happens more than anything else, or is the most important part or reason.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmeɪnɫi/
British English
/mˈeɪnli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYN-lee
UK
MAYN-lee
Listen in Context
She eats vegetables mainly for health reasons.
The meeting is mainly about the new project.
Italy is mainly famous for its food.
We mainly went to the beach to relax, not to swim.