How to pronounce amah
Say it like AH-muh. Amah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amah
American and British speakers say amah in essentially the same way: /ˈɑmə/ in the US and /ˈɑːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AH-muh.
What does amah mean?
- A woman employed to look after children; (formerly) a wet nurse.
- A female domestic helper; a maid.
Where does amah come from?
From Portuguese ama (“female nurse”), from Medieval Latin amma (“wet nurse, amma”), perhaps an alteration of Latin mamma, of imitative origin, or from Ancient Greek.
Words that rhyme with amah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amah.
Questions about saying amah
How do you pronounce amah?
Say AH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑmə/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amah?
Amah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say amah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɑmə/ and the British form is /ˈɑːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.