How to pronounce mummer
Say it like MUHM-er. Mummer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM).
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- MUHM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mummer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mummer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHM-uh.
What does mummer mean?
- A person who dons a disguising costume, as for a parade or a festival.
- An actor in a pantomime; one who communicates entirely through gesture and facial expression.
- Synonym of mum (“to act in pantomime or dumb show”).
Where does mummer come from?
Perhaps both of the conflated terms are from the same ultimate root, as note Middle Low Saxon mummen (“to speak indistinctly, to disguise oneself”), Dutch mommen (“to speak indistinctly”), German mummen (“to speak indistinctly”), English mu
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mummer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mummer.
Questions about saying mummer
How do you pronounce mummer?
Say MUHM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mummer?
Mummer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM). Broken into parts: MUHM · er.
Is mummer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmʌmə/ (MUHM-uh).