How to pronounce moms
Say it like MOMZ. Moms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of moms
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOMZ.
What does moms mean?
Words that rhyme with moms
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moms.
Words that sound like moms
- mom's
Questions about saying moms
How do you pronounce moms?
Say MOMZ. The American pronunciation is /mɑmz/. In British English it is /mɒmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moms?
Moms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOMZ.
Is moms 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 /mɒmz/ (MOMZ).
What words sound the same as moms?
Moms sounds the same as mom's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.