How to pronounce mainly

Say it like this: /ˈmeɪnli/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

British/ˈmeɪnli/

What does mainly mean?

advOf a person or thing being the driving force influencing the outcome of an event; chiefly; certainly for the most part.

Forcefully, vigorously.

Of the production of a sound: loudly, powerfully.

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