Como Pronunciar "mammies"

word

MAM-eez

mam-IZ

Definição

'Mammies' is the plural of 'mammy,' which is an old-fashioned or regional word for 'mother' or, in the US historical context, a Black woman who cared for white children during slavery and segregation. It is often seen as outdated or offensive today.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈmæmiz

Inglês Britânico

mˈæmɪz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

MAM-eez

mam-IZ

Ouça em Contexto

Many old movies show mammies taking care of children.

The word mammies is not used much anymore.

Some books describe the lives of mammies in the past.

It's important to understand why the image of mammies is controversial today.