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This article was co-authored by Celena Hathaway and wikiHow staff writer Glenn Carreau. Celena Hathaway is an English and creative writing teacher at Cornerstone Schools of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama. She specializes in entry-level creative writing, such as basic short story techniques of poetry and fiction, and 8th grade level grammar and reading. She earned a BSE in high school and a BA in English from Samford University. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of all facts cited and confirming the authority of its sources.
Are you wondering if there is an exact choice between “Mom” and “Mom”? Lucky for you, both words are correct – and mean the same thing since they’re the informal version of “mother.” Although spelling and pronunciation vary by culture and geography, both variants are widespread around the word. Read on for a comprehensive breakdown of “mom” vs. “mom” and how you can use both words!
- “Mama” and “mom” are diminutives of “mother,” and both are commonly used to refer to one’s mother.
- “Mom” originated in the 1500s and is a more popular term worldwide. Etymologically, it is based on the sounds babies make because “ma” is easy to pronounce.
- “Momma” is a variant of “mom” usually associated with American English and the southern United States (US), although it is also used elsewhere.
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