# mmmm vs mummy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mmmm
*noun · frequency rank #27,220*
Elongated form of mmm.

### mummy
*noun · IPA /ˈmʌm.i/ · frequency rank #13,567*
An embalmed human or non-human animal corpse wrapped in linen bandages for burial, especially as practised by the ancient Egyptians and some Native American tribes.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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