How to pronounce memorial
Say it like muh-MOR-ee-ul. Memorial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR).
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- muh
- MOR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Memorial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of memorial
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: mih-MAW-reerl.
What does memorial mean?
- a recognition of meritorious service
- a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority
- a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
Where does memorial come from?
From Late Latin memoriale, neuter of memorialis.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with memorial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of memorial.
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Questions about saying memorial
How do you pronounce memorial?
Say muh-MOR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /məˈmɔriəl/. In British English it is /mɪˈmɔːrɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in memorial?
Memorial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR). Broken into parts: muh · MOR · ee · ul.
Is memorial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /mɪˈmɔːrɪəl/ (mih-MAW-reerl).