How to Pronounce "main"
word
/ˈmeɪn/
mayn
/mˈeɪn/
mayn
Definition
The most important, largest, or central person, thing, or part in a group or situation. It is often used to describe what matters most or what comes first.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmeɪn/
British English
/mˈeɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mayn
UK
mayn
Listen in Context
This is the main door of the building.
Her main job is teaching math.
The main reason I came was to help you.
Let's focus on the main problem first and deal with the rest later.