meanwhile

/ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Syllables mean·while

Stress MEAN-while

Phonics Breakdown

mean

/miːn/

long e

while

/waɪl/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

at the same time; during the same period

Sound Reference

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mean=/miːn/(mean) + while=/waɪl/(while)

Example

The dinner is cooking; meanwhile, set the table.