How to pronounce mummies
Say it like MUHM-eez. Mummies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM).
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- MUHM
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mummies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mummies
American and British speakers say mummies in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌmiz/ in the US and /ˈmʌmiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHM-eez.
What does mummies mean?
- plural of mummy How to pronounce mummy
- plural of mummie
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mummy How to pronounce mummy
Questions about saying mummies
How do you pronounce mummies?
Say MUHM-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌmiz/. In British English it is /ˈmʌmiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mummies?
Mummies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM). Broken into parts: MUHM · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say mummies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌmiz/ and the British form is /ˈmʌmiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.