How to Pronounce Memory

To pronounce "memory", say MEM-ory — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “memory”

"memory" has 2 syllables: mem-ory. It rhymes with demeree and emery, if that helps it stick.

What does memory mean?

noun

The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later at will.
“Memory is a facility common to all animals.”
A record of a thing or an event stored and available for later use by the organism.
“I have no memory of that event.”

Synonyms

core recall recollection

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Words that rhyme with memory

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demeree emery emmery emory kemery lemery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "memory"?▾

"Memory" has 2 syllables: mem · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "memory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "memory" is /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/.

What does "memory" mean?▾

Memory: The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later at will.

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