How to Pronounce Memoirs

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

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/ˈmɛmˌwɑɹz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “memoirs”

"memoirs" has 2 syllables: mem-oirs. It rhymes with bazaars and lars, if that helps it stick.

What does memoirs mean?

noun

  1. An autobiography; a book describing the personal experiences of an author.

    “When I retire, I'm going to write my memoirs.”

  2. A biography; a book describing the experiences of a subject from personal knowledge of the subject or from sources with personal knowledge of the subject.

    “James wrote a memoir of his grandmother shortly after she passed away.”

Words that rhyme with memoirs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bazaarslarsreservoirssidebarsavatarsczarsoursparsboxcarshandlebarsscarschars

Related words

memorandummemorabiliapapersrepresentationsfactumsubmissionbriefsarguments

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "memoirs"?▾

"Memoirs" has 2 syllables: mem · oirs.

What is the IPA transcription of "memoirs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "memoirs" is /ˈmɛmˌwɑɹz/.

What does "memoirs" mean?▾

Memoirs: An autobiography; a book describing the personal experiences of an author.

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