How to pronounce mnemonics
Say it like nuh-MON-iks. Mnemonics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON).
VoiceSpeed
US American/nəˈmɑnɪks/nuh-MON-iks
UK British/nəˈmɒnɪks/nuh-MON-iks
- nuh
- MON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mnemonics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mnemonics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nuh-MON-iks.
What does mnemonics mean?
noun
- The study of techniques for remembering anything more easily.
- plural of mnemonic How to pronounce mnemonic
Words that rhyme with mnemonics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mnemonics.
Questions about saying mnemonics
How do you pronounce mnemonics?
Say nuh-MON-iks. The American pronunciation is /nəˈmɑnɪks/. In British English it is /nəˈmɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mnemonics?
Mnemonics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON). Broken into parts: nuh · MON · iks.
Is mnemonics 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 /nəˈmɒnɪks/ (nuh-MON-iks).