How to Pronounce "in the main"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmeɪn
in thuh MAYN
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈeɪn
in thuh MAYN
Definition
This formal expression means 'mostly', 'generally', or 'for the most part' when talking about the usual situation or the general rule.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmeɪn
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh MAYN
UK
in thuh MAYN
Listen in Context
In the main, our customers are happy with the service.
The team, in the main, played very well during the match.
In the main, this book is easy to understand.
There were a few problems, but everything went smoothly, in the main.