How to pronounce memorabilia
Say it like mem-uh-ruh-BEE-lyuh. Memorabilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BEE).
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- mem
- uh
- ruh
- BEE
- lyuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Memorabilia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- memGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of memorabilia
American and British speakers say memorabilia in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛmərəˈbiljə/ in the US and /ˌmɛmərəˈbiːlɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: mem-uh-ruh-BEE-leer.
What does memorabilia mean?
- Objects that are connected to or remind their owner of past events.“George has a collection of World War II memorabilia.”
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Words that rhyme with memorabilia
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Questions about saying memorabilia
How do you pronounce memorabilia?
Say mem-uh-ruh-BEE-lyuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛmərəˈbiljə/. In British English it is /ˌmɛmərəˈbiːlɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in memorabilia?
Memorabilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BEE). Broken into parts: mem · uh · ruh · BEE · lyuh.
Do Americans and Brits say memorabilia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛmərəˈbiljə/ and the British form is /ˌmɛmərəˈbiːlɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.