How to pronounce mums
Say it like MUHMZ. Mums is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MUHMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mums pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of mums
American and British speakers say mums in essentially the same way: /mʌmz/ in the US and /mʌmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHMZ.
What does mums mean?
- plural of mum How to pronounce mum
Words that sound like mums
- mum's
Questions about saying mums
How do you pronounce mums?
Say MUHMZ. The American pronunciation is /mʌmz/. In British English it is /mʌmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mums?
Mums is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MUHMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say mums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mʌmz/ and the British form is /mʌmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mums?
Mums sounds the same as mum's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.