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What does mains hum mean?
A sound associated with alternating current which has a frequency a multiple of that of the mains electricity.

How to pronounce mains hum

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “mains hum”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “mains hum”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “mains hum” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.