How do you pronounce "mummy"?

In American English: /ˈmʌmi/ (MUHM-ee). In British English: /mˈɐmi/ (M). In Canadian English: /ˈmʌmi/ (MUHM-ee). In Australian English: /mˈʌmi/ (M-uhm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmʌmi/ (MUHM-ee), while in British English it's /mˈɐmi/ (M).

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mummy

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/ˈmʌmi/

MUHM-ee

Syllable Breakdown

mʌmmum·imy

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