How to Pronounce Member

To pronounce "member", say MEMB-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛmbə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmɛmbə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “member”

"member" has 2 syllables: memb-er. It rhymes with remember and dismember, if that helps it stick.

What does member mean?

noun

  1. One who officially belongs to a group.
  2. A part of a whole.

    “The I-beams were to become structural members of a pedestrian bridge.”

Synonyms

elementlimblithpintletarsepremisepremiss

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Words that rhyme with member

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rememberdismembermisremembernonmemberdecemberembernovemberpembersemberseptember

Related words

extremityphallusappendagepenismembershipassociatecolleaguepeople

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "member"?▾

"Member" has 2 syllables: memb · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "member"?▾

The IPA transcription of "member" is /ˈmɛmbə/.

What does "member" mean?▾

Member: One who officially belongs to a group.

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