Como Pronunciar "mammy"

word

/ˈmæmi/

MA-mee

/mˈæmi/

MA-mee

Definição

A colloquial term for 'mother' in Ireland and parts of the UK; also, a dated and offensive term for a Black woman caring for children in white families in 19th–20th century America.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

/ˈmæmi/

Inglês Britânico

/mˈæmi/

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

MA-mee

Ouça em Contexto

My mammy makes the best soup in the world.

I called out for my mammy when I was scared.

In some Irish homes, children say mammy instead of 'mom'.

You can't beat my mammy's apple pie—it's famous around here!