How to pronounce mamarazzi
Say it like mah-muh-RAHT-see. Mamarazzi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAHT).
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- mah
- muh
- RAHT
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mamarazzi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mamarazzi
American and British speakers say mamarazzi in essentially the same way: /ˌmɑməˈrɑtsi/ in the US and /ˌmæməˈrætsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: mam-uh-RAT-see.
What does mamarazzi mean?
- A female paparazzo.
- A mother who takes many photographs of her child.
Where does mamarazzi come from?
Blend of mama + paparazzi, interpreting the papa- part of paparazzi as papa (“father, daddy”).
Questions about saying mamarazzi
How do you pronounce mamarazzi?
Say mah-muh-RAHT-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑməˈrɑtsi/. In British English it is /ˌmæməˈrætsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mamarazzi?
Mamarazzi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAHT). Broken into parts: mah · muh · RAHT · see.
Do Americans and Brits say mamarazzi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɑməˈrɑtsi/ and the British form is /ˌmæməˈrætsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.