How to pronounce memo
Say it like MEM-oh. Memo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEM).
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- MEM
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Memo 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.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of memo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MEM-oh.
What does memo mean?
- a written proposal or reminder
Where does memo come from?
Clipping of memorandum.
Words that rhyme with memo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of memo.
Questions about saying memo
How do you pronounce memo?
Say MEM-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛˌmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛˌməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in memo?
Memo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEM). Broken into parts: MEM · oh.
Is memo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmɛˌməʊ/ (MEM-oh).