How to pronounce mamma
Say it like MAH-muh. Mamma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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US American/ˈmɑmə/MAH-muh
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- MAH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mamma 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.
What does mamma mean?
noun
- The milk-secreting organ of female humans and other mammals which includes the mammary gland and the nipple or teat; a breast; an udder.
- An accessory cloud like a mammary in appearance, which can form on the underside of most cloud genera.
- Alternative spelling of mama.
- Alternative spelling of mama.
Where does mamma come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin mamma.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mamma
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Words that sound like mamma
Questions about saying mamma
How do you pronounce mamma?
Say MAH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mamma?
Mamma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · muh.
What words sound the same as mamma?
Mamma sounds the same as mama, momma in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.