How to pronounce maile
Say it like MAYL. Maile is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maile 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.
American vs British pronunciation of maile
American and British speakers say maile in essentially the same way: /meɪl/ in the US and /meɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYL.
What does maile mean?
- A flowering Hawaiian vine (Alyxia stellata), of the genus Alyxia, used to make lei.
Where does maile come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian maile.
Words that rhyme with maile
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maile.
Words that sound like maile
Questions about saying maile
How do you pronounce maile?
Say MAYL. The American pronunciation is /meɪl/. In British English it is /meɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maile?
Maile is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say maile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /meɪl/ and the British form is /meɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as maile?
Maile sounds the same as mail, male in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.