How to Pronounce Mom

To pronounce "mom", say MOM — one syllable, IPA /mʌm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/mʌm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mom”

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

Sounds exactly like: mam, malm — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mom mean?

noun

  1. (familiar) mother.
  2. An adult female owner of a pet.

verb

  1. To care in a motherly way.

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Words that rhyme with mom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

calmglaumqualmaplombbalmbecalmpalmtompsalmshawmembalmscomm

Related words

mamamummommymommamammymatermummymamma

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mom"?▾

"Mom" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mom" is /mʌm/.

What does "mom" mean?▾

Mom: (familiar) mother.

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