How to Pronounce Mailing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmeɪlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mailing”

"mailing" has 2 syllables: mail-ing. It rhymes with prevailing and wailing, if that helps it stick.

What does mailing 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.

noun

  1. An act of sending mail.

Synonyms

post

Words that rhyme with mailing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prevailingwailingunveilingtrailingunavailingflailingtailingrailingsailingveilingimpalingscaling

Related words

postingmail-outpostalpostcardpostagephilatelicpostere-mail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mailing"?▾

"Mailing" has 2 syllables: mail · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "mailing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mailing" is /ˈmeɪlɪŋ/.

What does "mailing" mean?▾

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

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