How to pronounce mailing
Say it like MAY-ling. Mailing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mailing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mailing
American and British speakers say mailing in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmeɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-ling.
What does mailing mean?
- mail sent by a sender at one time“the candidate sent out three large mailings”
- the transmission of a letter“the postmark indicates the time of mailing”
Words that rhyme with mailing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mailing.
Questions about saying mailing
How do you pronounce mailing?
Say MAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mailing?
Mailing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say mailing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.