How to pronounce mem
Say it like MEM. Mem is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mem
American and British speakers say mem in essentially the same way: /mɛm/ in the US and /mɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEM.
What does mem mean?
- The thirteenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).
- A memory access as part of processing.
- Alternative form of ma'am.
Where does mem come from?
From Phoenician 𐤌𐤌 (mm /mem/, “water”), from Proto-Semitic *maʾ- (“*maʾ-/*may-”).
Words that rhyme with mem
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mem.
Questions about saying mem
How do you pronounce mem?
Say MEM. The American pronunciation is /mɛm/. In British English it is /mɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mem?
Mem is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MEM.
Do Americans and Brits say mem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛm/ and the British form is /mɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.