How to pronounce amahs
Say it like AH-muz. Amahs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- muz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amahs 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.
- muzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amahs
American and British speakers say amahs in essentially the same way: /ˈɑməz/ in the US and /ˈɑːməz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AH-muz.
What does amahs mean?
- plural of amah How to pronounce amah
Questions about saying amahs
How do you pronounce amahs?
Say AH-muz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑməz/. In British English it is /ˈɑːməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amahs?
Amahs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · muz.
Do Americans and Brits say amahs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɑməz/ and the British form is /ˈɑːməz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.