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peter123

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Hi there,

I know 'mail', 'voice mail' are uncountable. But 'email' is countable. Am I right?
Are the following sentences correct?

1. I received an emails today.
2. I received a piece of mail today.
3. I received a piece of voice of mail today.

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pete
 

louhevly

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Hi there,

I know 'mail', 'voice mail' are uncountable. But 'email' is countable. Am I right?
Are the following sentences correct?

1. I received an emails today.
2. I received a piece of mail today.
3. I received a piece of voice of mail today.

Thanks
pete

1. I received *some* emails today.
Also: I received some email today.
Also: I received an email today.

2. correct
Also: I received some mail today.

3. I received a voice mail today.
Also: I received some voice mail today.
Also?: I received some voice mails today.

Lou
 
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