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How to Split "mail" into Syllables

The word mail is divided into 1 syllables: mail. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• mail — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of mail:

• IPA: /meɪl/

📖 Definitions

1. mail (countable and uncountable, plural mails)
2. A bag containing letters to be delivered by post.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English male, from Anglo-Norman male, Old French male (“bag, wallet”), from Frankish *malha (“bag”), from Proto-Germanic *malhō (“bag, pouch”), from Proto-Indo-European *molko- (“leather pouch”). Compare Dutch maal. From Middle English mayle (“mail armor”), borrowed from Old French maille (“loop, stitch”), from Vulgar Latin *macla, from Latin macula (“blemish, mesh”), probably from Proto-Indo-European *smh₁-tleh₂, from *smeh₁- (“smear, rub”). Co...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down mail 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 mail with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
mail	1	mail
mile	2	mi-le
Moll	1	moll
Manuela	3	ma-nue-la
Mollie	2	mol-lie

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to mail:

maid, maim, main, Maine, maize, maiden, Mailer, Maiman.