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mainly

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

2 syllables

6 characters

English (US)

2syllables

mainly

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

mainly 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, mainly is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmainly

1adverb

Forcefully, vigorously.
Of the production of a sound: loudly, powerfully.
To a great degree; very much.
Chiefly; for the most part.

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

mainlanders mainlands mainline mainlined mainliner mainliners mainlines mainlining

mainly(current)

After

mainmast mainmasts mainmortable mainor mainour mainpast mainpernable mainpernor

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