
Mug — say it with the "mmm" sound!
The letter M makes the "mmm" sound, just like at the start of the word Mug.
To make the M sound, close your lips together and hum through your nose: 'mmmm'. You can feel your lips tickle and your nose buzz. M is a great sound for beginners, because you can hold it for a long time while you blend it into the next sound, as in mmm-a-p, map.
For everything else about M, including its other sounds, how to write capital M and small m, and more words, see the Letter M page.
A mug is a thick cup with a handle, which keeps warm drinks like cocoa hot without burning your fingers. More M words to practice: map, moon, milk, mouse, mitten and mango. Rub your tummy and say 'mmm' each time you hear an M word.
What sound does the letter M make in "Mug"?
Have children hum the "mmm" sound together, then decorate a paper mug shape and trace the letter M.
Pick out a favorite mug at home and talk about what hot drinks it might be used for, like cocoa or tea.
A humming "mmm" sound, like Mug, Monkey, Moon.
Hot drinks like cocoa or tea.
Yes, many shapes, colors, and designs.
Two tall lines with a "V" connecting them.
Tracing the letter, humming the sound, decorating a mug, or coloring a printable worksheet.