How to Pronounce M

To pronounce "m", say M — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “m”

"m" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with mayhem and condemn, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: em, emme — easy to mix up when writing.

What does m mean?

noun

  1. Abbreviation of million.
  2. Thousand

verb

  1. Make

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the male gender; manly.
  2. Of or pertaining to the male sex; biologically male, not female.

Synonyms

malemanlyvirile

Antonyms

effeminateemasculatedepiceneunmanlyfemalewomanly

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Words that rhyme with m

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mayhemcondemnstemdiademgemfemmeclemremlemchemdjembegemme

Related words

smmanuscriptesidosmothermommum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "m"?▾

"M" has one syllable.

What does "m" mean?▾

M: Abbreviation of million.

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