How to pronounce member
Say it like MEM-ber. Member has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEM).
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- MEM
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Member 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.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of member
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEM-buh.
What does member mean?
- one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)“only members will be admitted”“a member of the faculty”
- anything that belongs to a set or class“snakes are members of the class Reptilia”“members of the opposite sex”
- an external body part that projects from the body“it is important to keep the extremities warm”
Where does member come from?
Coexists with native limb, from Old English lim (“limb, joint, main branch”).
Questions about saying member
How do you pronounce member?
Say MEM-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛmbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in member?
Member has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEM). Broken into parts: MEM · ber.
Is member pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɛmbə/ (MEM-buh).