How do you pronounce "momma"?

In American English: /ˈmɑːmə/ (MAHM-uh). In British English: /mˈɒmə/ (M-om). In Canadian English: /ˈmɑːmə/ (MAHM-uh). In Australian English: /mˈɒmə/ (M-om).

Is "momma" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɑːmə/ (MAHM-uh), while in British English it's /mˈɒmə/ (M-om).

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momma

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/ˈmɑːmə/

MAHM-uh

Syllable Breakdown

mɑːmmom·əma

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