How to Pronounce Mailman

To pronounce "mailman", say MAILM-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmeɪl.mən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmeɪl.mən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mailman”

"mailman" has 2 syllables: mailm-an. It rhymes with deadpan and span, if that helps it stick.

What does mailman mean?

noun

  1. Someone (implied male) who delivers mail to, and/or collects mail from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes

Synonyms

letter carrierpostman

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Words that rhyme with mailman

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deadpanspandivanclanmanpanfanqueancaravancatamaranharmattantran

Related words

postmancarrierpostmastermessengerdrivercourierfactorcontributor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mailman"?▾

"Mailman" has 2 syllables: mailm · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "mailman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mailman" is /ˈmeɪl.mən/.

What does "mailman" mean?▾

Mailman: Someone (implied male) who delivers mail to, and/or collects mail from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes

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