How to pronounce mammoth
Say it like MAM-uth. Mammoth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAM).
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- MAM
- uth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mammoth 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.
- uthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mammoth
American and British speakers say mammoth in essentially the same way: /ˈmæməθ/ in the US and /ˈmæməθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAM-uth.
What does mammoth mean?
- Comparable to a mammoth in its size; very large, huge, gigantic.
- Any species of the extinct genus Mammuthus, of large, usually hairy, elephant-like mammals with long curved tusks and an inclined back, which became extinct with the last retreat of ice age glaciers during the late Pleistocene period, and are known from fossils, frozen carcasses, and Paleolithic cav
- Something very large of its kind.
- A kind of large donkey.
Where does mammoth come from?
Adjectival use was popularized in the early 1800s by references to the Cheshire Mammoth Cheese presented to American paleontologist and president Thomas Jefferson.
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Questions about saying mammoth
How do you pronounce mammoth?
Say MAM-uth. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæməθ/. In British English it is /ˈmæməθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mammoth?
Mammoth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAM). Broken into parts: MAM · uth.
Do Americans and Brits say mammoth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæməθ/ and the British form is /ˈmæməθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.