How to pronounce mailbag
Say it like MAYL-bag. Mailbag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYL).
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- MAYL
- bag
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mailbag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mailbag
American and British speakers say mailbag in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪlˌbæɡ/ in the US and /ˈmeɪlˌbæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYL-bag.
What does mailbag mean?
- A strong canvas bag used for the transportation of mail.
- A smaller bag, slung from the shoulder, used by a mail carrier during the delivery of mail.
- The correspondence received by a publishing entity such as a magazine or website.“In our mailbag this month, we've got no less than 12 letters from those of you who think that Jones should not have been benched.”
Where does mailbag come from?
From mail + bag.
Questions about saying mailbag
How do you pronounce mailbag?
Say MAYL-bag. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪlˌbæɡ/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪlˌbæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mailbag?
Mailbag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYL). Broken into parts: MAYL · bag.
Do Americans and Brits say mailbag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪlˌbæɡ/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪlˌbæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.