Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mm-mm

/ˈm.m/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.35 in modern English

Syllables: mm-mm
IPA: /ˈm.m/

12

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

1

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

no

intj

Example Sentences

""Need some help?" She shook her head. “Mm-mm.”"
"“Mm-mm,” I mumble, shaking my head."
"Mia cocked her head. “This is my fiancé's second wedding. He has a daughter. So I'm not sure if I should wear something . . . more second-wedding-ish? Like a white suit?” “Mm-mm.” Mia shook her head."
""Is the soda good, Princess?" her father asked. "Mm Mm," replied Sarah Louise. "She is a perfect little lady," thought Loo proudly"
"They were really very very hot on quality. Mm. Mm. Yes ."
""Let me know if you need anything, all right ?" "Mm-mmm," she replied, looking down at the ground."

Etymology

Nasalized form of uh-uh (negative) or uh-huh (positive), ultimately onomatopoeic; see fuller etymology there. Compare um, hem (expression of hesitation).

Inflected Forms

mnh-mnh (alternative)

Synonyms

mhm mm-hm uh-uh

Antonyms

mhm

Questions

How do you pronounce mm-mm?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈm.m/.
What does mm-mm mean?: no
Where does mm-mm come from?: Nasalized form of uh-uh (negative) or uh-huh (positive), ultimately onomatopoeic; see fuller etymology there. Compare um, hem (expression of hesitation).

How to pronounce mm-mm

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