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mainstay

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

mainstay

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

mainstay 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, mainstay is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmainstay

1noun
  • A chief support.

    Example: "Agriculture is the mainstay of this country’s economy."

  • Someone or something that can be depended on to make a regular contribution.
  • A stabilising rope from the top of the mainmast to the bottom of the foremast.

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