How to pronounce mammograms
Say it like MAM-oh-gramz. Mammograms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAM).
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- MAM
- oh
- gramz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mammograms 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.
- gramzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mammograms
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAM-oh-gramz.
What does mammograms mean?
- plural of mammogram How to pronounce mammogram
Questions about saying mammograms
How do you pronounce mammograms?
Say MAM-oh-gramz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæmoʊˌɡræmz/. In British English it is /ˈmæməʊˌɡræmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mammograms?
Mammograms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAM). Broken into parts: MAM · oh · gramz.
Is mammograms 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 /ˈmæməʊˌɡræmz/ (MAM-oh-gramz).