How to pronounce members
Say it like MEM-berz. Members has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEM).
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- MEM
- berz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Members 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.
- berzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of members
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEM-buz.
What does members mean?
- plural of member How to pronounce member
Words that sound like members
- member's
Questions about saying members
How do you pronounce members?
Say MEM-berz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛmbɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛmbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in members?
Members has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEM). Broken into parts: MEM · berz.
Is members 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 /ˈmɛmbəz/ (MEM-buz).
What words sound the same as members?
Members sounds the same as member's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.