How to pronounce mummy
Say it like MUHM-ee. Mummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM).
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- MUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mummy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mummy
American and British speakers say mummy in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌmi/ in the US and /ˈmʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHM-ee.
What does mummy mean?
- informal terms for a mother
- a body embalmed and dried and wrapped for burial (as in ancient Egypt)
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mummy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mummy.
Questions about saying mummy
How do you pronounce mummy?
Say MUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈmʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mummy?
Mummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM). Broken into parts: MUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say mummy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈmʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.