How to pronounce ama
Say it like ay-em-AY. Ama has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- ay
- em
- AY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ama pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- emGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ama
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: AH-muh.
What does ama mean?
- Alternative spelling of amah.
- A traditional Japanese pearl diver, usually female, who mainly dives for seafood, typically without any tool for breathing.
- The float on the outrigger of a proa or trimaran.
Where does ama come from?
From Portuguese ama (“female nurse”), from Medieval Latin amma (“wet nurse, amma”), perhaps an alteration of mamma, of imitative origin, or from Ancient Greek.
Words that rhyme with ama
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ama.
Questions about saying ama
How do you pronounce ama?
Say ay-em-AY. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˌɛˈmeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ama?
Ama has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: ay · em · AY.
Is ama pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɑːmə/ (AH-muh).