How to Pronounce "mammies"
word
ˈmæmiz
MAM-eez
mˈæmɪz
mam-IZ
Definition
'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 It is often seen as outdated or offensive today.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmæmiz
British English
mˈæmɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAM-eez
UK
mam-IZ
Listen in Context
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.