How to pronounce mammoths
Say it like MAM-uths. Mammoths has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAM).
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- MAM
- uths
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mammoths 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.
- uthsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mammoths
American and British speakers say mammoths in essentially the same way: /ˈmæməθs/ in the US and /ˈmæməθs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAM-uths.
What does mammoths mean?
- plural of mammoth How to pronounce mammoth
Questions about saying mammoths
How do you pronounce mammoths?
Say MAM-uths. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæməθs/. In British English it is /ˈmæməθs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mammoths?
Mammoths has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAM). Broken into parts: MAM · uths.
Do Americans and Brits say mammoths the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæməθs/ and the British form is /ˈmæməθs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.