How many syllables in mummy?

There are 2 syllables in the word mummy.

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Definition of mummy:

mummy (noun):: informal terms for a mother.; a body embalmed or treated for burial with preservatives in the manner of the ancient egyptians

Synonyms for mummy:

bone

cadaver

carcass

carnage

carrion

corpse

corpus

corse

deceased

decedent

female parent

mama

mamma

mammy

mom

momma

mommy

mother

mum

relics

remains

stiff

Antonyms for mummy:

dad

daddy

father

old man

papa

pop

poppa

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