Pronunciation in English

M Sounds in English

The “m” sound is a voiced sound. Make sure your lips are pressed together when you form this sound. The sound comes from the lips and your vocal chords. 

/ m / – Initial M


Final M + Word Endings

The “m” sound is voiced, so word endings such as “s” and “ed” should also be voiced. Words spelled with an “s” at the end of them make a /z/ sound. Words that are spelled with an “ed” at the end make a /d/ sound. 

/ m / – Final M