Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mailbox

/ˈmeɪl.bɑks/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.31 in modern English

Syllables
mail-box
IPA
/ˈmeɪl.bɑks/
18
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A box into which mail is placed.

American usage

noun

A box into which mail is placed.

American usage

noun

A folder or account for the storage of email; an electronic inbox or mailstore.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From mail + box.

Usage

Inflected Forms

mailboxes (plural) mail-box (alternative) mail box (alternative)

Phrases

collection mailbox e-mailbox mailbox company mailbox rule voice mailbox post office box

Frequently Paired Words

post office box voicemailbox outbox inbox

Synonyms

postbox USPS blue box blue box collection box letterbox post box post-box letter box

Questions

How do you pronounce mailbox?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmeɪl.bɑks/.
What does mailbox mean?
A box into which mail is placed.
Where does mailbox come from?
From mail + box.

How to pronounce mailbox

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “mailbox”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈmeɪl.bɑks/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “mailbox”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “mailbox” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.