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