How to pronounce email
Say it like ee-MAYL. Email has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYL).
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- ee
- MAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Email pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of email
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: EE-mayl.
What does email mean?
- (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in“you cannot send packages by electronic mail”
- communicate electronically on the computer“she e-mailed me the good news”
Where does email come from?
The noun is an abbreviation of electronic mail.
Words that rhyme with email
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of email.
Questions about saying email
How do you pronounce email?
Say ee-MAYL. The American pronunciation is /iˈmeɪl/. In British English it is /ˈiːmeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in email?
Email has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYL). Broken into parts: ee · MAYL.
Is email pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈiːmeɪl/ (EE-mayl).