How to pronounce momma
Say it like MAH-muh. Momma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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- MAH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Momma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of momma
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOM-uh.
What does momma mean?
- Alternative spelling of mama.
- A betel nut plus other ingredients (like areca nut, betel leaves, slaked lime, and tobacco) to be chewed on.
Where does momma come from?
A variant of mama.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with momma
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Words that sound like momma
Questions about saying momma
How do you pronounce momma?
Say MAH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑmə/. In British English it is /ˈmɒmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in momma?
Momma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · muh.
Is momma pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɒmə/ (MOM-uh).
What words sound the same as momma?
Momma sounds the same as mama, mamma in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.