Why do Australians say mum and not mom?

Because “mum” is the correct way of spelling and pronouncing that word in English. Why you might ask? Because that is how it is spelt in English, of which American-English dialects (those that tend to use “mom”) is merely a divergent set of. Which is not to say that the American dialects are “wrong” or anything.

How is mum Spelt in Australia?

In Australia, most people call their mothers ‘mum’. But you have probably heard ‘mom’ used on American television. And some people prefer the spelling ‘mam’.

What country says mum instead of mom?

A: Well, sort of. Certainly if you’re in the US, your mother is your “mom” – short for “mommy” and in the UK, Australia and New Zealand it’s “mum” – shortened from “mummy”. Canada uses both (or even “maman” in French-speaking Quebec). Ireland and some parts of Britain opt for “mam” – from “mammy”.

Why do other countries say mum?

‘Mommy’ is more often used in America, and is the American English term for a female parent. In England, it is ‘Mummy’, and later ‘mum’. Other countries have adopted this probably because England already existed before America.

Is mum Spelt mom or mum?

Mom is the American English version. Mum is the British English version.

Do Canadians use mum mom?

The Canadian Oxford Dictionary lists mom as “North American,” not merely American. Mum is classified as “British and Canadian” slang.

How do Scots say mum?

This term of endearment for mother is also very common in Scotland and Northern Ireland. In Ireland Ma is also frequently used instead of Mam. In Wales kids would call for their Mams. After all the Welsh word for mother is mam.

What is the correct spelling mom or mum?

Americans pronounce “mom” as /mɑːm/ (with the same vowel as in “father”), while the British pronounce “mum” as /mʌm/ (with the same vowel as in the word “but”). Prevalence of “mum” and “mom” in British literature.