How to pronounce mummifying
Say it like MUHM-uh-fy-ing. Mummifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM).
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- MUHM
- uh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mummifying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mummifying
American and British speakers say mummifying in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌməˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmʌməˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHM-uh-fy-ing.
What does mummifying mean?
- present participle and gerund of mummify How to pronounce mummify
Questions about saying mummifying
How do you pronounce mummifying?
Say MUHM-uh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌməˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌməˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mummifying?
Mummifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM). Broken into parts: MUHM · uh · fy · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say mummifying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌməˌfaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌməˌfaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.