How to pronounce memorandum
Say it like mem-uh-RAN-dum. Memorandum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAN).
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- mem
- uh
- RAN
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Memorandum 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.
- RANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of memorandum
American and British speakers say memorandum in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛməˈrændəm/ in the US and /ˌmɛməˈrændəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: mem-uh-RAN-dum.
What does memorandum mean?
- A short note serving as a reminder.
- A written business communication.
- A brief diplomatic communication.
Where does memorandum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin memorandum, neuter of memorandus (“to be remembered”).
Words that rhyme with memorandum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of memorandum.
Questions about saying memorandum
How do you pronounce memorandum?
Say mem-uh-RAN-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛməˈrændəm/. In British English it is /ˌmɛməˈrændəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in memorandum?
Memorandum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAN). Broken into parts: mem · uh · RAN · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say memorandum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛməˈrændəm/ and the British form is /ˌmɛməˈrændəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.