How to pronounce mummify
Say it like MUHM-uh-fy. Mummify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM).
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- MUHM
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mummify 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mummify
American and British speakers say mummify in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌməˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈmʌməˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHM-uh-fy.
What does mummify mean?
- To make into a mummy, by preserving a dead body.
- To become a mummy.
Where does mummify come from?
From mummy + -ify. Compare later French momifier.
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Questions about saying mummify
How do you pronounce mummify?
Say MUHM-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌməˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌməˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mummify?
Mummify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM). Broken into parts: MUHM · uh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say mummify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌməˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌməˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.