How to pronounce mailman
Say it like MAYL-man. Mailman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYL).
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- MAYL
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mailman 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.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mailman
American and British speakers say mailman in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪlmæn/ in the US and /ˈmeɪlˌmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYL-man.
What does mailman mean?
- Someone who delivers mail to, and/or collects mail from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes.
Where does mailman come from?
From mail + man.
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Questions about saying mailman
How do you pronounce mailman?
Say MAYL-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪlmæn/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪlˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mailman?
Mailman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYL). Broken into parts: MAYL · man.
Do Americans and Brits say mailman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪlmæn/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪlˌmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.