How to Pronounce Engram

To pronounce "engram", say ENGR-am — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛnˌɡɹæm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈɛnˌɡɹæm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “engram”

"engram" has 2 syllables: engr-am. It rhymes with sham and damn, if that helps it stick.

What does engram mean?

noun

  1. A postulated physical or biochemical change in neural tissue that represents a memory.
  2. A painful, negative mental image representing a past event.

Words that rhyme with engram

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shamdamncramprogramslamramclamdamjamepigramlamlamb

Related words

ingraminghramingrahamgrampegramingersonemgeimpson

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "engram"?▾

"Engram" has 2 syllables: engr · am.

What is the IPA transcription of "engram"?▾

The IPA transcription of "engram" is /ˈɛnˌɡɹæm/.

What does "engram" mean?▾

Engram: A postulated physical or biochemical change in neural tissue that represents a memory.

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