How to pronounce memes
Say it like MEMZ. Memes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MEMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Memes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of memes
American and British speakers say memes in essentially the same way: /mɛmz/ in the US and /mɛmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEMZ.
What does memes mean?
- plural of meme How to pronounce meme
Questions about saying memes
How do you pronounce memes?
Say MEMZ. The American pronunciation is /mɛmz/. In British English it is /mɛmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in memes?
Memes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MEMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say memes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛmz/ and the British form is /mɛmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.