How to Pronounce Mammoth

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmæməθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mammoth”

"mammoth" has 2 syllables: mamm-oth. It rhymes with hamath and klamath, if that helps it stick.

What does mammoth mean?

noun

Any species of the extinct genus Mammuthus, of large, usually hairy, elephant-like mammals with long curved tusks and an inclined back, which became extinct with the last retreat of ice age glaciers during the late Pleistocene period, and are known from fossils, frozen carcasses, and Paleolithic cave paintings found in North America and Eurasia.
A mastodon.

adjective

Comparable to a mammoth in its size; very large, huge, gigantic.

Synonyms

colossal enormous gigantic huge titanic

Words that rhyme with mammoth

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hamath klamath samoth

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mammoth"?▾

"Mammoth" has 2 syllables: mamm · oth.

What is the IPA transcription of "mammoth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mammoth" is /ˈmæməθ/.

What does "mammoth" mean?▾

Mammoth: Any species of the extinct genus Mammuthus, of large, usually hairy, elephant-like mammals with long curved tusks and an inclined back, which became extinct with the last retreat of ice age glaciers during the late Pleistocene period, and are known from fossils, frozen carcasses, and Paleolithic cave paintings found in North America and Eurasia.

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