Why do people spell mommy wrong?

Question

Insteady they say mummy, is this how some people pronounce it? I mean I'm not so lazy to the point where I can't say the ah mom and replace it with uh. Is it suppose to be cute? I don't think illiteracy is cute It should never be considered "cute", because some people might not be able to even write and read. So, why do people do this?

Answer 1

Mummy usually comes from Great Britain or AU,

mami = spanish speakers

This site isn't all US users- that affords a wider spectrum of opinions, and with that comes the need to appreciate differences in language as well. It's quite simple once you figure out the differences such as 'cot' for crib, 'baby gro'- I think that's a onesie in the US ?!  Or is that vests? I still mix up the two when reading, if anyone can correct me please do!

Answer 2

because there's a hundred different ways of saying, spellings and pronouncing nearly all the words in the dictionary

Answer 3

English people say MUM and MUMMY, American English say MOM and MOMMY. If you would like to rant about illiteracy, what about the people who write MOMMI? Like the I replaces the Y sound.

Answer 4

Canadian's also say Mummy

Answer 5

Mum is British.  In America one hears Mommy, in Britain and Australia, and I believe New Zealand, one heaers Mummy.

I think in Canada, it's Mommy, as well.

Answer 6

Erm... helloooo?!!!

'Mummy' is British!

'Mommy' is American!

Escuse me , but the British were there before you!

I'm neither British nor American , and I've got into the habit of saying 'mom' , even though most people say 'mum' where I live. *shrugs*. It doesn't matter. I use both.

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It's not British 'dialect'. It's just the way it is. They were there before you , excuse me. It's like saying your 'mommy' is US dialect. I don't think you agree , huh?!

No offence , btw. (Oh , FYI , 'offence' is British for 'offense'. See , you've learnt something new today! Whheeeee!!!! *rolls eyes*)

And you often find 'uh' written in books!

'Illiteracy' , huh? I think before pointing your finger at others being 'illiterate' , you should first educate yourself!

Oh , and by the way. Yes , when they actually PRONOUNCE 'mummy' , then it's a dialect , and I find it annoying! But when they WRITE , 'mum' , but still pronounce it 'mahm' , then it's not a dialect!

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Edit: How rude!

Mz Rahi - thanks , that's sweet of you to tell him off like that! :)

Answer 7

well i know in places like England they say "mum or mummy" instead of "mom or mommy"

Answer 8

There is no scientific explaination as to why  

Answer 9

Pretty much everywhere but america spells and pronounces it 'mum' rather than 'mom'. Personally 'mom' sounds stupid.

Answer 10

It's a British variation,  and they do say /mum/ and /mummy/, rather than /mahm/ and /mahmmy/

Answer 11

In British English it's mummy.  Pronounced that way, too.

Answer 12

hi super jew

other than this being a tad irrelevant

are you telling me youve never watched a british show in your life?

if you did youd be aware of this, youd have heard it before

rather sheltered i think...

i dont need to be american to be aware the american dialect and words like sidewalk,  chips, and pants being pavment crisps and trousers

yes it is a good way to know whos british

to save the bother of deciphering

im scottish

;-)

Answer 13

Well, other cultures use Mum/mummy instead.  

I have always called my mom, Mum, as all my siblings have.   I don't know why that is but we never used mom.  My kids call me mom (ah).  

It's all dialect.