How Do You Spell MOME?

Pronunciation: [mˈə͡ʊm] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "mome" can be confusing, as it may look like it should be pronounced like "mohm" or "mowm". However, the correct pronunciation is actually "muhm". This is because the "o" in English can have multiple pronunciations, and in this case, it is pronounced as a short "u" sound. To represent this pronunciation in IPA phonetic transcription, it would be written as /mʌm/. So, remember to say "muhm" instead of "mohm" or "mowm" when using this word.

Common Misspellings for MOME

• m0me
• mojme
• momje
• momwe
• momew
• momde
• mom3e
• mome3
• mmome
• moome
• momee
• Mgme
• Mnme
• Momg

Etymology of MOME

The word "mome" has an interesting etymology. Originally, it comes from Middle English, where it was spelled "mum" or "mome". The Middle English term "mome" meant "fool" or "blockhead". It is derived from the Old Norse word "mumr", meaning "a mute person" or "silent person". The Old Norse term itself is related to the Old English "mūma", which refers to a "mute person" or "deaf-mute". Over time, the spelling of "mome" became less common, and the term evolved to its current usage as a poetic word to describe a creature or character in Lewis Carroll's poem "Jabberwocky". In this context, the specific meaning of "mome" remains open to interpretation.

Plural form of MOME is MOMES