How to Pronounce "mainland"
word
/ˈmeɪnˌɫænd/
MAYN-land
/mˈeɪnlənd/
MAYN-luhnd
Definition
The main part of a country or continent, not including any islands nearby or belonging to it.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmeɪnˌɫænd/
British English
/mˈeɪnlənd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYN-land
UK
MAYN-luhnd
Listen in Context
We took a ferry from the island to the mainland.
The animals live only on the mainland.
My family moved from an island to the mainland for work.
Flights to the mainland are often cheaper in winter.