How to pronounce mommy
Say it like MOM-ee. Mommy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOM).
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- MOM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mommy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mommy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOM-ee.
What does mommy mean?
- informal terms for a mother
Where does mommy come from?
From mom + -y (diminutive suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mommy
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Questions about saying mommy
How do you pronounce mommy?
Say MOM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑmi/. In British English it is /ˈmɒmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mommy?
Mommy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOM). Broken into parts: MOM · ee.
Is mommy 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 /ˈmɒmi/ (MOM-ee).