How to pronounce Gmail
Say it like JEE-mayl. Gmail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- mayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gmail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- maylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Gmail
American and British speakers say Gmail in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒiˌmeɪl/ in the US and /ˈdʒiːˌmeɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEE-mayl.
What does Gmail mean?
- A Gmail account.
- An e-mail sent using Gmail.
- To send (someone) an e-mail using Gmail.
Words that rhyme with Gmail
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Gmail.
Questions about saying Gmail
How do you pronounce Gmail?
Say JEE-mayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒiˌmeɪl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːˌmeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gmail?
Gmail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · mayl.
Do Americans and Brits say Gmail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒiˌmeɪl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒiːˌmeɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.