mammoth

How to Split "mammoth" into Syllables

The word mammoth is divided into 2 syllables: mam·moth. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• mam — 1st syllable
• moth — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of mammoth:

• IPA: /ˈmæməθ/

📖 Definitions

1. Any species of the extinct genus Mammuthus, of large, usually hairy, elephant-like mammals with long curved tusks and an inclined back, which became extinct with the last retreat of ice age glaciers during the late Pleistocene period, and are known from fossils, frozen carcasses, and Paleolithic cave paintings found in North America and Eurasia.
2. → Arabic: مَامُوث (māmūṯ)

📚 Word Origin & History

From obsolete Russian ма́мант (mámant), modern ма́монт (mámont), probably from a Uralic word, such as Proto-Mansi *mān-oŋt (“earth horn”). Possibly influenced by behemoth. Adjectival use was popularized in the early 1800s by references to the Cheshire Mammoth Cheese presented to American paleontologist and president Thomas Jefferson.

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare mammoth with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
mammoth	2	mam·moth
mint	1	mint
Matthew	1	matthew
midway	2	mid-way
moment	2	mo-ment

🔗 Related Words

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mam, mama, mamba, mambo, Mamet, Mamie, mamma, mammy.