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How to pronounce mumma

Say it like MUHM-uh. Mumma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM).

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US American/ˈmʌmə/MUHM-uh
UK British/ˈmʌmə/MUHM-uh
  • MUHM
  • uh
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Mumma pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. MUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of mumma

American and British speakers say mumma in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌmə/ in the US and /ˈmʌmə/ in the UK.

British respelling: MUHM-uh.

What does mumma mean?

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of mama.

Questions about saying mumma

How do you pronounce mumma?

Say MUHM-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌmə/. In British English it is /ˈmʌmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in mumma?

Mumma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM). Broken into parts: MUHM · uh.

Do Americans and Brits say mumma the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌmə/ and the British form is /ˈmʌmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).