How to pronounce mammogram
Say it like MAM-oh-gram. Mammogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAM).
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- MAM
- oh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mammogram 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mammogram
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAM-oh-gram.
What does mammogram mean?
- An X-ray picture of the breasts (mammaries), used to screen for breast cancer.
Where does mammogram come from?
From mammo- + -gram.
Questions about saying mammogram
How do you pronounce mammogram?
Say MAM-oh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæmoʊˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈmæməʊˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mammogram?
Mammogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAM). Broken into parts: MAM · oh · gram.
Is mammogram pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmæməʊˌɡræm/ (MAM-oh-gram).