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How to pronounce ma in English

Ma
/mɑ/

Examples from movies with Ma

No, ma'am, l'm afraid that's not allowed.
Bridesmaids - Ready to Partay
I'ma make these suckers Recognize I ain't playin', ho
Hustle & Flow - Whoop That Trick
- Ma'am? - Could you give me a second, sir?
Anger Management - Rage on a Plane
Yes, ma'am, the data on the mig is inaccurate.
Top Gun - I Was Inverted
Well, ma'am, it doesn't seem so in this case, now, does it?
Top Gun - I Was Inverted
- Yes, ma'am. - At what range?
Top Gun - I Was Inverted
- So you're the one. - Yes, ma'am.
Top Gun - I Was Inverted
Afternoon, ma'am. I was wondering if Mr Bates might be at home.
Paper Moon - Bible Salesmen
Oh, you mean he passed over, ma'am?
Paper Moon - Bible Salesmen
Well, I'm... I'm not exactly sure of the dates, ma'am.
Paper Moon - Bible Salesmen
Oh, ma'am. Profanity is superfluous because no verbal affront...
My Best Friend's Girl - A Dissatisfied Customer
Ma'am, you were just the victim of a New York City mugger.
Mr. Deeds - A Lady in Distress
- Where is this UFO? - It's circling the Earth, ma'am.
Arthur Christmas - Scared of Everything
Great. No wonder. Hey! Ma and Pa Kettle. I got an idea.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Harmony Faith Lane

Audio pronunciation of Ma

American pronunciation

Ma pronounced by Ivy (child, girl)
Ma pronounced by Joanna (female)
Ma pronounced by Kendra (female)
Ma pronounced by Kimberly (female)
Ma pronounced by Salli (female)
Ma pronounced by Joey (male)
Ma pronounced by Justin (child, boy)
Ma pronounced by Matthew (male)

British pronunciation

Ma pronounced by Amy (female)
Ma pronounced by Emma (female)
Ma pronounced by Brian (male)