'mum and dad' or 'dad and mum'

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I would like to know how English native speakers say 'mum and dad'. Is there an order ? Which order is correct, 'mum and dad' or 'dad and mum' ? Thanks.

RandomGuy · Accepted Answer

Usually, it's

mom and dad

Clive · Answer

Hi,

The British term is 'mum'.

Clive

RandomGuy · Answer

Yes, but it's informal. Even in British English, mom is more common, I would bet.

Clive · Answer

Hi,

I never heard 'mom' at all, when I lived there many years ago.

I suppose things may have changed. Perhaps a current resident will comment.

Here is a headline from a British newspaper.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2200928/Gary-Speed-mum-believes-footballers-career-contributed-tragic-death.html

Clive

Philip · Answer

I think the order is unimportant. However there are some fixed phrases such as ham and eggs, toast and jam, peaches and cream, salt and pepper, and mom and dad. [I used 'mom' because I'm from the U.S. My Canadian friends all use 'mum.'

Fivejedjon · Answer

It's 'Mum and Dad' in BrE. It's not a matter of being 'correct; that's just the way we usually say it.

CalifJim · Answer

Philipham and eggs, ...

And don't forget 'needle and thread', 'soap and water', 'meat and potatoes', and 'soup and salad'.

CJ

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