The word memorable is divided into 3 syllables: me·mor·able. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of memorable:
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From Middle English memorable, memorrable, from Latin memorābilis, from memorō (“to bring to remembrance”), from memor (“mindful, remembering”). By surface analysis, memory + -able, see memory. Doublet of memorabile (singular of memorabilia). Borrowed from Latin memorābilis. From Latin memorābilis.
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Compare memorable with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| memorable | 3 | me·mor·able |
| marble | 1 | marble |
| marvel | 2 | mar-vel |
| Marple | 1 | marple |
| Maribel | 3 | ma-ri-bel |
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memorable has 3 syllables: me·mor·able. The word is divided into 3 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: me. This means you emphasize the "me" part when pronouncing memorable.
memorable is pronounced as /ˈmɛm.(ə)ɹə.bl̩/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: me·mor·able.
Breaking memorable into syllables helps with spelling: me·mor·able. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.