How to Pronounce E-mail

To pronounce "e-mail", say EM-ail — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈiːmeɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈiːmeɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “e-mail”

"e-mail" has 2 syllables: em-ail. It rhymes with v-mail and p-mail, if that helps it stick.

What does e-mail mean?

noun

  1. A system for transferring messages from one computer to another, usually through a network.

    “He sent me his details via email.”

  2. A quantity of messages sent through an email system.

    “I am searching through my old email.”

verb

  1. To send an email or emails to.

    “She emailed me last week, asking about the status of the project.”

  2. (may take two objects) To send (something) through email.

    “He emailed the file out to everyone.”

noun

  1. Enamel.

Antonyms

snail mail

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Words that rhyme with e-mail

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

v-mailp-mailfreemailsea-mail

Related words

emailnetmailposturlon-linemessagemailingpostal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "e-mail"?▾

"E-mail" has 2 syllables: em · ail.

What is the IPA transcription of "e-mail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "e-mail" is /ˈiːmeɪl/.

What does "e-mail" mean?▾

E-mail: A system for transferring messages from one computer to another, usually through a network.

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