Mom: how to say it, spell it and use it
mom
/mɑːm/
Short answer
The English word mom is pronounced /mɑːm/. It is spelled M-O-M and has 3 letters. With a or an: a mom. The plural is moms. In British English people say mum.
Example sentence
My mom reads to me.
American: mom. British: mum. Both are correct.
Key facts
- English
- mom
- Pronunciation
- /mɑːm/
- With a or an
- a mom
- Plural
- moms
- British
- mum
- Spelling
- M-O-M
- Number of letters
- 3
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce mom?
Mom is pronounced /mɑːm/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell mom?
Mom is spelled M-O-M. It has 3 letters.
What is the plural of mom?
The plural of mom is moms.
Do you say a or an before mom?
Say a mom.
How do you use mom in a sentence?
For example: My mom reads to me.
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