How to Pronounce Mail

To pronounce "mail", say MAIL — one syllable, IPA /meɪ̯l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/meɪ̯l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mail”

"mail" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: maille, maile, male, mayle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mail mean?

noun

  1. A bag or wallet.
  2. A bag containing letters to be delivered by post.

verb

  1. (ditransitive) To send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail.
  2. (ditransitive) To send by electronic mail.

    “Please mail me the spreadsheet by the end of the day.”

Synonyms

post

Words that rhyme with mail

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

Related words

sendpost

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mail"?▾

"Mail" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mail" is /meɪ̯l/.

What does "mail" mean?▾

Mail: A bag or wallet.

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