About "memory"
How to Split "memory" into Syllables
The word memory is divided into 3 syllables: me·mo·ry. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- me — 1st syllable
- mo — 2nd syllable
- ry — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of memory:
- IPA: /ˈmɛm.ə.ɹi/
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📖 Definitions
- memory (countable and uncountable, plural memories)
- A record of a thing or an event stored and available for later use by the organism.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Anglo-Norman memorie, Old French memoire etc., from Latin memoria (“the faculty of remembering, remembrance, memory, a historical account”), from memor (“mindful, remembering”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)mer- (to remember), related to Ancient Greek μνήμη (mnḗmē, “memory”) μέρμερος (mérmeros, “anxious”), μέριμνα (mérimna, “care, thought”), Old English ġemimor (“mindful, remembering”). More at mimmer. Doublet of memoir and memoria. Displac...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
- Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare memory with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| memory | 3 | me·mo·ry |
| moray | 2 | mo-ray |
| Marie | 2 | ma-rie |
| Muir | 1 | muir |
| Mamore | 3 | ma-mo-re |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to memory:
meme, memo, member, memoir, memento, Memling, Memphis, membrane.