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mainline

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "mainline" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “mainline” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

mainline

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

mainline is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, mainline is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmainline

1noun
  • An airline's main operating unit, as opposed to codeshares or regional subsidiaries.
  • The main repository for a software project, from which different versions (forks) may be split off.
1verb
  • To inject (a drug) directly into a vein.

    Synonyms: main

  • To integrate (code, etc.) into the main repository for a software project, rather than separate forks.
1adjective
  • Normal, principal or standard.
  • Of or pertaining to the principal route or line of a railway.
  • Of or pertaining to a surface railway as distinct from an underground, elevated or light rail one.
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