email

Syllables:
e·mail
2 syllables
email in syllables

About "email"

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Language
EN

How to Split "email" into Syllables

The word email is divided into 2 syllables: e·mail. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

  • e — 1st syllable
  • mail — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of email:

  • IPA: /ˈiːmeɪl/

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📖 Definitions

  1. email (countable and uncountable, plural emails) (computing)
  2. email (third-person singular simple present emails, present participle emailing, simple past and past participle emailed)

📚 Word Origin & History

The noun is an abbreviation of electronic mail. First attested in the 1970s. The verb is derived from the noun, by analogy with mail (“to send through the mail”). Borrowed from Middle French email, from Old French esmal (“enamel”) (modern French émail (“enamel; vitreous enamel; glaze (coating on pottery)”)), from Medieval Latin smaltum (“enamel”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *(s)meld- (“to melt; to soften”). Doublet of smalt, smalto, and schmaltz. Unadapted borrowin...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down email into syllables helps with:

  • Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
  • Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
  • Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
  • Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
  • Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare email with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word Syllables Division
email 2 e·mail
Emilio 3 e-mi-lio
Emanuel 3 e-ma-nuel
Emil 2 e-mil
Emile 3 e-mi-le

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to email:

Emacs, emanate, Emanuel, emaciate, emanation, emaciation, emancipate, emasculate.

Frequently Asked Questions About "email"

How many syllables does "email" have?

email has 2 syllables: e·mail. The word is divided into 2 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.

Where is the stress in "email"?

The stress is on the first syllable: e. This means you emphasize the "e" part when pronouncing email.

How do you pronounce "email"?

email is pronounced as /ˈiːmeɪl/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: e·mail.

Is "email" easy to spell?

Breaking email into syllables helps with spelling: e·mail. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.

Why learn to divide "email" into syllables?

Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.