English pronunciation
How to pronounce “memory”
Phonetic spelling
MEM-uh-ree
IPA /ˈmɛmɝi/
Syllable stress
mem·uh·ree
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m e m o r y
“memory” is spelled M-E-M-O-R-Y. It is pronounced MEM-uh-ree, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
Hear it in a sentence
I have a good memory of our first trip.
My memory is better when I get enough sleep.