How to pronounce membranes
Say it like MEM-braynz. Membranes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEM).
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- MEM
- braynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Membranes 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.
- braynzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of membranes
American and British speakers say membranes in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛmˌbreɪnz/ in the US and /ˈmɛmˌbreɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEM-braynz.
What does membranes mean?
- plural of membrane How to pronounce membrane
- The amniotic sac.
Questions about saying membranes
How do you pronounce membranes?
Say MEM-braynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛmˌbreɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛmˌbreɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in membranes?
Membranes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEM). Broken into parts: MEM · braynz.
Do Americans and Brits say membranes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛmˌbreɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈmɛmˌbreɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.