How to pronounce "email"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "email"

Learn how to break down "email" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈiːmeɪl/
/ˈiˌmeɪl/
/ɛˈmeɪl/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

IY0 M EY1 L
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

Spelling Benefits:

  • Easier to remember spelling
  • Helps with word recognition
  • Improves reading fluency

Definition of "email"

Pronunciation: /ˈiːmeɪl/

Noun

  • A system for transferring messages from one computer to another, usually through a network.
    Example: "He sent me his details via email."
    Antonyms: snail mail
  • A quantity of messages sent through an email system.
    Example: "I am searching through my old email."
  • A message sent through an email system.
    Example: "He sent me an email last week to remind me about the meeting."
  • An email address.
    Example: "Don’t send personal messages to my work email."

Verb

  • To send an email or emails to.
    Example: "She emailed me last week, asking about the status of the project."
  • (may take two objects) To send (something) through email.
    Example: "He emailed the file out to everyone."
  • To send, or compose and send, an email or emails.
    Example: "Most teenagers seem to spend almost the whole day emailing and surfing the Web."
Pronunciation: /ɛˈmeɪl/

Noun

  • Enamel.