How to pronounce mama
Say it like MAH-muh. Mama has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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- MAH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mama pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay 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 mama
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: muh-MAH.
What does mama mean?
- informal terms for a mother
- a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped
Where does mama come from?
The interjection and verb are derived from the noun.
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Words that rhyme with mama
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mama.
Words that sound like mama
Questions about saying mama
How do you pronounce mama?
Say MAH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑmə/. In British English it is /məˈmɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mama?
Mama has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · muh.
Is mama pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /məˈmɑː/ (muh-MAH).
What words sound the same as mama?
Mama sounds the same as mamma, momma in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.