How to pronounce memoriter
Say it like muh-MOH-rih-ter. Memoriter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- muh
- MOH
- rih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Memoriter 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.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of memoriter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-MOR-ih-tuh.
What does memoriter mean?
- By, or from, memory; by heart.
- That is or has been recited from memory; that has been learned by heart.
- Of, pertaining to, or involved with the practice of recitation or learning by heart.
Where does memoriter come from?
Borrowed from Latin memoriter.
Questions about saying memoriter
How do you pronounce memoriter?
Say muh-MOH-rih-ter. The American pronunciation is /məˈmoʊrɪtər/. In British English it is /məˈmɒrɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in memoriter?
Memoriter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: muh · MOH · rih · ter.
Is memoriter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /məˈmɒrɪtə/ (muh-MOR-ih-tuh).