How to pronounce mam
Say it like MAHM. Mam is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mam
American and British speakers say mam in essentially the same way: /mɑm/ in the US and /mæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAM.
What does mam mean?
- Mum, mom; diminutive of mother.
- A woman's breast.
Where does mam come from?
Alternatively, possibly either conserved from or influenced by earlier Brythonic language.
Words that rhyme with mam
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Words that sound like mam
Questions about saying mam
How do you pronounce mam?
Say MAHM. The American pronunciation is /mɑm/. In British English it is /mæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mam?
Mam is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAHM.
Do Americans and Brits say mam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɑm/ and the British form is /mæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mam?
Mam sounds the same as mom in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.