How to pronounce “mamá”
Hear how “mamá (mom)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | mom |
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| Syllables | ma · má (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: MÁ. |
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| IPA | /ma.ˈma/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: mah-MAH, not "MAH-mah".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Mamá, ¿dónde están mis llaves?Mom, where are my keys?
Mi mamá cocina muy bien.My mom cooks very well.
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