How to Pronounce "mainstream"
word
/ˈmeɪnˌstɹim/
MAYN-streem
/mˈeɪnstɹiːm/
mayn-STREEM
Definition
The mainstream is the ideas, activities, or styles that are most widely accepted by the majority of people in a society. It can be used as a noun or adjective.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmeɪnˌstɹim/
British English
/mˈeɪnstɹiːm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYN-streem
UK
mayn-STREEM
Listen in Context
That band is popular in the mainstream now.
Most people watch mainstream movies.
He doesn't like mainstream music.
Indie films rarely break into the mainstream.