How to Pronounce Membrane

To pronounce "membrane", say MEMBR-an-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmembɹeɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈmembɹeɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “membrane”

"membrane" has 3 syllables: membr-an-e. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.

What does membrane mean?

noun

  1. A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments (usually in a plant or animal).
  2. A mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force.

Words that rhyme with membrane

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "membrane"?▾

"Membrane" has 3 syllables: membr · an · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "membrane"?▾

The IPA transcription of "membrane" is /ˈmembɹeɪn/.

What does "membrane" mean?▾

Membrane: A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments (usually in a plant or animal).

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