How to Pronounce "mummies"
word
ˈməmiz
MUH-meez
mˈʌmɪz
MUM-iz
Definition
Mummies are dead bodies that have been preserved, often through a special process, so that they do not decay. They are especially famous from ancient Egypt, but mummies exist in many cultures.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈməmiz
British English
mˈʌmɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUH-meez
UK
MUM-iz
Listen in Context
We saw mummies at the museum.
The ancient Egyptians made mummies to preserve the dead.
Mummies have been found all over the world.
Some mummies in Peru are even older than those in Egypt.