How to Pronounce Memo

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

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Letters

/ˈmɛməʊ̯/

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💡 Tip for remembering “memo”

"memo" has 2 syllables: mem-o. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does memo mean?

noun

  1. A short note; a memorandum.
  2. A record of partial results that can be reused later without recomputation.

verb

  1. To record something; to make a note of something.
  2. To send someone a note about something, for the record.

    “I made sure to memo him about the client's complaints.”

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Words that rhyme with memo

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "memo"?▾

"Memo" has 2 syllables: mem · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "memo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "memo" is /ˈmɛməʊ̯/.

What does "memo" mean?▾

Memo: A short note; a memorandum.

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