How to Pronounce Mailboxes

To pronounce "mailboxes", say MAILB-ox-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

MAILB-ox-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “mailboxes”

"mailboxes" has 3 syllables: mailb-ox-es. It rhymes with paradoxes and foxes, if that helps it stick.

What does mailboxes mean?

noun

  1. A box into which mail is put
  2. A folder or account for the storage of e-mail; an electronic in-box or mailstore.

Synonyms

letterboxpost box

Words that rhyme with mailboxes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxesfoxesskyboxesboxescoxespoxesmatchboxesoutfoxesboomboxes

Related words

postboxboxescanscasillaslettersplatesmailers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mailboxes"?▾

"Mailboxes" has 3 syllables: mailb · ox · es.

What does "mailboxes" mean?▾

Mailboxes: A box into which mail is put

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