How to Pronounce Mamma

To pronounce "mamma", say MAMM-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmæmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈmæmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mamma”

"mamma" has 2 syllables: mamm-a. It rhymes with melodrama and trauma, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mama, momma — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mamma mean?

noun

  1. The milk-secreting organ of female humans and other mammals which includes the mammary gland and the nipple or teat; a breast; an udder. (plural: mammae)
  2. An accessory cloud like a mammary in appearance, which can form on the underside of most cloud genera

Words that rhyme with mamma

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

melodramatraumamamachromabromamommaramacaumacommakaamallamasquama

Related words

mummymatermammymommamommymummamamom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mamma"?▾

"Mamma" has 2 syllables: mamm · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "mamma"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mamma" is /ˈmæmə/.

What does "mamma" mean?▾

Mamma: The milk-secreting organ of female humans and other mammals which includes the mammary gland and the nipple or teat; a breast; an udder. (plural: mammae)

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