How to Pronounce "main character"
expression
ˈmeɪn/ /ˈkɛɹɪktɝ
MAYN KAR-ik-ter
mˈeɪn/ /kˈæɹɪktɐ
mayn KAR-ik-tuh
Definition
The most important character in a story, movie, or show; the person the story is mainly about.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪn/ /ˈkɛɹɪktɝ
British English
mˈeɪn/ /kˈæɹɪktɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYN KAR-ik-ter
UK
mayn KAR-ik-tuh
Listen in Context
The main character is very brave.
Who is the main character in this movie?
The story follows the main character on her journey.
Everyone thought he'd be a sidekick, but he became the main character by the end.