How to pronounce mnemonic
Say it like nuh-MON-ik. Mnemonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON).
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- nuh
- MON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mnemonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mnemonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nih-MON-ik.
What does mnemonic mean?
- Something (especially a series of ideas, letters, words, etc.) used to help in remembering a thing; a memory aid.
- The human-readable, textual form of an assembly language instruction, not including operands.
- Especially of a series of ideas, letters, words, etc.: intended to help in remembering.
- Of or relating to mnemonics (“the study of techniques for remembering anything more easily”).
- Of or relating to memory.
Words that rhyme with mnemonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mnemonic.
Questions about saying mnemonic
How do you pronounce mnemonic?
Say nuh-MON-ik. The American pronunciation is /nəˈmɑnɪk/. In British English it is /nɪˈmɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mnemonic?
Mnemonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON). Broken into parts: nuh · MON · ik.
Is mnemonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /nɪˈmɒnɪk/ (nih-MON-ik).