How to pronounce memorandums
Say it like mem-uh-RAN-dumz. Memorandums has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAN).
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- mem
- uh
- RAN
- dumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Memorandums 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.
- dumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of memorandums
American and British speakers say memorandums in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛməˈrændəmz/ in the US and /ˌmɛməˈrændəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: mem-uh-RAN-dumz.
What does memorandums mean?
- plural of memorandum How to pronounce memorandum
Questions about saying memorandums
How do you pronounce memorandums?
Say mem-uh-RAN-dumz. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛməˈrændəmz/. In British English it is /ˌmɛməˈrændəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in memorandums?
Memorandums has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAN). Broken into parts: mem · uh · RAN · dumz.
Do Americans and Brits say memorandums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛməˈrændəmz/ and the British form is /ˌmɛməˈrændəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.