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How to pronounce remember

remember
/rɪˈmembər/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /riːˈmembər/.

Remember, sound by sound

/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

I don't remember getting paid for the work.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce remember?

Remember is pronounced /rɪˈmembər/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /riːˈmembər/, is also used.

How many syllables are in remember?

Remember has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in remember?

The second syllable: /rɪˈmembər/.

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