mainland

/ˈmeɪn.lænd/

Syllables main·land

Stress MAIN-land

Phonics Breakdown

main

/meɪn/

long ai

land

/lænd/

short a

Meaning

the main part of a country or continent, not including islands

Sound Reference

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main=/meɪn/(main) + land=/lænd/(land)

Example

Many people travel from the island to the mainland for work.