How to pronounce males
Say it like MAYLZ. Males is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAYLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Males pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of males
American and British speakers say males in essentially the same way: /meɪlz/ in the US and /meɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYLZ.
What does males mean?
- plural of male How to pronounce male
Words that rhyme with males
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of males.
Questions about saying males
How do you pronounce males?
Say MAYLZ. The American pronunciation is /meɪlz/. In British English it is /meɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in males?
Males is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAYLZ.
Do Americans and Brits say males the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /meɪlz/ and the British form is /meɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.