How many syllables in "momma"?

"momma" has 2 lettergrepen (mom - ma).

How to divide "momma"?

"momma" divides into 2 parts: mom · ma.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"momma": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mom·ma

Hoofdklemtoon

MOM-ma(mom · ma)● ○

Stress in "momma" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɑː.mə⁄

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1/10

Automatisch afspelen

IPAˈmɑː.mə

Lettergrepenmom·ma

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How many syllables in "momma"?: "momma" has 2 lettergrepen (mom - ma).
How to divide "momma"?: "momma" divides into 2 parts: mom · ma.
Where is the stress in "momma"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "momma"?: Say each syllable slowly (mom... ma) and listen on SayItVid.