How to Pronounce "mainlanders"
word
ˈmeɪnˌɫændɝz
MAYN-land-erz
ˈmeɪnlændəz
MAYN-land-uhz
Definition
People who live on or come from the main part of a country or continent, instead of from islands or other outlying areas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪnˌɫændɝz
British English
ˈmeɪnlændəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYN-land-erz
UK
MAYN-land-uhz
Listen in Context
Many mainlanders visit the island during the summer.
The culture of mainlanders is different from that of islanders.
Some mainlanders move to the islands for work.
The locals complain when too many mainlanders arrive at once.