How to Pronounce "mainframe"
word
/ˈmeɪnˌfɹeɪm/
MAYN-fraym
/mˈeɪnfɹeɪm/
MAYN-fraym
Definition
A mainframe is a large, powerful computer used mainly by large organizations for processing and storing large amounts of data, like banks or government offices.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmeɪnˌfɹeɪm/
British English
/mˈeɪnfɹeɪm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYN-fraym
UK
MAYN-fraym
Listen in Context
The company’s mainframe can process millions of transactions daily.
Banks still use mainframes for storing customer records.
A mainframe is much bigger than a normal computer.
Our old mainframe finally retired after 20 years of service.