How to Pronounce Airmail

To pronounce "airmail", say AIRM-ail — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛə.meɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɛə.meɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “airmail”

"airmail" has 2 syllables: airm-ail. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

What does airmail mean?

noun

  1. The system of conveying mail using aircraft.
  2. The items of mail so carried.

verb

  1. To send mail by air.
  2. To (unintentionally) throw the ball well over a fielder's head where that fielder is unable to make a play on the ball.

Words that rhyme with airmail

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "airmail"?▾

"Airmail" has 2 syllables: airm · ail.

What is the IPA transcription of "airmail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "airmail" is /ˈɛə.meɪl/.

What does "airmail" mean?▾

Airmail: The system of conveying mail using aircraft.

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