How to pronounce mammal
Say it like MAM-ul. Mammal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAM).
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- MAM
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mammal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mammal
American and British speakers say mammal in essentially the same way: /ˈmæməl/ in the US and /ˈmæməl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAM-ul.
What does mammal mean?
- A vertebrate animal of the class Mammalia, characterized by being warm-blooded, having fur or hair and producing milk with which to feed their young.
- A vertebrate with three bones in the inner ear and one in the jaw.
Where does mammal come from?
Borrowed from Latin mammal, coined 1758 by Linnaeus for the class of mammals, from Late Latin mammalis (“of the breast”), from Latin mamma (“breast”), perhaps cognate with mamma (mother).
Words that rhyme with mammal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mammal.
Questions about saying mammal
How do you pronounce mammal?
Say MAM-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæməl/. In British English it is /ˈmæməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mammal?
Mammal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAM). Broken into parts: MAM · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say mammal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæməl/ and the British form is /ˈmæməl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.