How to Pronounce Mailed

To pronounce "mailed", say MAIL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /meɪld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/meɪld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mailed”

"mailed" has 2 syllables: mail-ed. It rhymes with veiled and wailed, if that helps it stick.

What does mailed mean?

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.”

verb

  1. To arm with mail.
  2. To pinion.

Synonyms

post

Words that rhyme with mailed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

veiledwailedunveiledassailedcurtailedhailedimpaledentailedprevailednaledfailedrailed

Related words

armouredarmoredmail-cladshiftfaxshippedroutedreturned

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mailed"?▾

"Mailed" has 2 syllables: mail · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "mailed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mailed" is /meɪld/.

What does "mailed" mean?▾

Mailed: (ditransitive) To send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail.

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