How to Pronounce Meme

To pronounce "meme", say MEM-e — 2 syllables, IPA /miːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/miːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “meme”

"meme" has 2 syllables: mem-e.

What does meme mean?

noun

  1. Any unit of cultural information, such as a practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another in a comparable way to the transmission of genes.
  2. Something, usually humorous, which is copied and circulated online with slight adaptations, including quizzes, basic pictures, video templates etc.

verb

  1. To turn into a meme; to use a meme, especially to achieve something in real life.

    “to meme into existence”

  2. To create and use humorous memes.

Synonyms

culturgen

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "meme"?▾

"Meme" has 2 syllables: mem · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "meme"?▾

The IPA transcription of "meme" is /miːm/.

What does "meme" mean?▾

Meme: Any unit of cultural information, such as a practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another in a comparable way to the transmission of genes.

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