How to Pronounce E-mails

To pronounce "e-mails", say EM-ails — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

EM-ails

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💡 Tip for remembering “e-mails”

"e-mails" has 2 syllables: em-ails.

What does e-mails 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.”

noun

  1. Enamel.

Antonyms

snail mail

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "e-mails"?▾

"E-mails" has 2 syllables: em · ails.

What does "e-mails" mean?▾

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

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