How to Pronounce Males

To pronounce "males", say MAL-es — 2 syllables, IPA /meɪlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/meɪlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “males”

"males" has 2 syllables: mal-es. It rhymes with entails and travails, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mails — easy to mix up when writing.

What does males mean?

noun

  1. One of the male (masculine) sex or gender.

Antonyms

female

Words that rhyme with males

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

entailstravailsdetailsgaleswailstailstalesnailstrailssailsbalesprevails

Related words

masculinemanlikevirilemanfulmanlyphallicpriapicantheral

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "males"?▾

"Males" has 2 syllables: mal · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "males"?▾

The IPA transcription of "males" is /meɪlz/.

What does "males" mean?▾

Males: One of the male (masculine) sex or gender.

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