How to pronounce remember
Say it like rih-MEM-ber. Remember has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEM).
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- rih
- MEM
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remember pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of remember
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-MEM-buh.
What does remember mean?
- recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection“I can't remember saying any such thing”“I can't think what her last name was”
- keep in mind for attention or consideration“Remember the Alamo”“Remember to call your mother every day!”
- recapture the past; indulge in memories“he remembered how he used to pick flowers”
Where does remember come from?
Displaced native Middle English ȝemuneȝen (“to remember”), from Old English ġemynegian (“to remember, remind”); Middle English minnen (“to remember, have in mind”), from Old Norse minna (“to remind”); Middle English munden, ȝemunden (“to be
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Words that rhyme with remember
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Questions about saying remember
How do you pronounce remember?
Say rih-MEM-ber. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈmɛmbɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈmɛmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remember?
Remember has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEM). Broken into parts: rih · MEM · ber.
Is remember 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 /rɪˈmɛmbə/ (rih-MEM-buh).