How to pronounce mumchance
Say it like MUHM-chans. Mumchance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM).
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- MUHM
- chans
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mumchance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chansKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mumchance
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: MUHM-chahns.
What does mumchance mean?
- Mute, or not speaking; silent.
- An old game of chance played with cards in silence.
- A silent, stupid person.
Where does mumchance come from?
From Middle English mommen (“mutter, be silent”) and Middle High German mummenschantze (“game of chance as part of a masquerade, mime performance, revel”), from Old French momen (“mask”) and chance (“game of chance”).
Questions about saying mumchance
How do you pronounce mumchance?
Say MUHM-chans. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌmtʃæns/. In British English it is /ˈmʌmtʃɑːns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mumchance?
Mumchance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM). Broken into parts: MUHM · chans.
Is mumchance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈmʌmtʃɑːns/ (MUHM-chahns).