How to Pronounce Mummy

To pronounce "mummy", say MUMMY — one syllable, IPA /ˈmʌmi/. 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

/ˈmʌmi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mummy”

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

Sounds exactly like: mummey — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mummy mean?

noun

  1. An embalmed human or animal corpse wrapped in linen bandages for burial, especially as practised by the ancient Egyptians and some Native American tribes.
  2. (by extension) A reanimated embalmed human corpse, as a typical character in horror films.

verb

  1. To mummify.

Synonyms

mummy brown

Words that rhyme with mummy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rummychummydummyplummyscummyscrimygummyyummycrummytummyslummyscrummy

Related words

mammamatermammymommamummommymamamom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mummy"?▾

"Mummy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mummy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mummy" is /ˈmʌmi/.

What does "mummy" mean?▾

Mummy: An embalmed human or animal corpse wrapped in linen bandages for burial, especially as practised by the ancient Egyptians and some Native American tribes.

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