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Halloween Lore and Legends
southendmd:
--- Quote from: Sason on September 14, 2014, 09:24:10 am ---
This is a bit more puzzling. I always thought mom and mum are the same. Apparently they aren't.
What's the difference? Do they have different meaning? Or is it a geographic difference? Is the pronounciation different?
The mysteries of the English language never cease to surprise me...
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I think that Mom and Mommy have evolved to be mostly American (apparently still used in Birmingham, in the Midlands); Mum and Mummy are likely more British/Commowealth countries.
Sason:
Ok, I see. Thanks Paul!
southendmd:
"As a surprise, I sent my mom some mums, so mum's the word."
Sason:
8)
CellarDweller:
--- Quote from: Sason on September 14, 2014, 09:24:10 am ---This is a bit more puzzling. I always thought mom and mum are the same. Apparently they aren't.
What's the difference? Do they have different meaning? Or is it a geographic difference? Is the pronounciation different?
The mysteries of the English language never cease to surprise me...
--- End quote ---
Well, over here in the US, mom is pronounced 'mahm', while mum is pronounced 'muhm'.
Mothers are called mom or 'mommy'.
if we here 'mum' we'll think of this:
and if we hear 'mummy' we'll think of this:
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