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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
mamitis
mommy's boy syndrome
Latin America
Simplified: mah-MEE-tees
IPA: ma'mi.tis
Spain
Simplified: mah-MEE-tees
IPA: ma'mi.tis
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
mi
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
tis
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English