How to pronounce mailboxes
Say it like MAYL-bahk-siz. Mailboxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYL).
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- MAYL
- bahk
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mailboxes 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.
- bahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mailboxes
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MAYL-bok-siz.
What does mailboxes mean?
- plural of mailbox How to pronounce mailbox
Questions about saying mailboxes
How do you pronounce mailboxes?
Say MAYL-bahk-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪlˌbɑksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪlˌbɒksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mailboxes?
Mailboxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYL). Broken into parts: MAYL · bahk · siz.
Is mailboxes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmeɪlˌbɒksɪz/ (MAYL-bok-siz).