How to pronounce mammary
Say it like MAM-uh-ree. Mammary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAM).
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- MAM
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mammary 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mammary
American and British speakers say mammary in essentially the same way: /ˈmæməri/ in the US and /ˈmæməri/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAM-uh-ree.
What does mammary mean?
- Of or relating to the mamma or breast (of a woman or a female animal).“mammary arteries and veins”
- Synonym of mamma (“a milk-secreting organ of a woman or a female animal”).
Where does mammary come from?
From Renaissance Latin mammārius, from Classical Latin mamma (“breast”) + -ārius (adjectival suffix).
Questions about saying mammary
How do you pronounce mammary?
Say MAM-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæməri/. In British English it is /ˈmæməri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mammary?
Mammary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAM). Broken into parts: MAM · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say mammary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæməri/ and the British form is /ˈmæməri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.