How to Pronounce "mailbox"
word
/ˈmeɪɫˌbɑks/
MAYL-bahks
/mˈeɪlbɒks/
MAYL-boks
Definition
A container, often outside a home or building, where mail is received and collected. It can also mean an electronic inbox for emails.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmeɪɫˌbɑks/
British English
/mˈeɪlbɒks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYL-bahks
UK
MAYL-boks
Listen in Context
I checked the mailbox and found a letter.
The mailbox is next to the front door.
My mailbox was full, so I emptied it.
Did you see the package in the mailbox this morning?