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How to pronounce:
remember
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈmembə
Examples:
He can barely remember his postal code.
The girl can merely remember her memory from last year.
I can't remember the titles of the songs, but I vaguely remember the tunes.
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Common mistakes of remember pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "re-ˈmember". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the second syllable in US English, "rɪ-ˈmɛm-bər" and in UK English, "rɪ-ˈmɛm-bə". Tip: Focus on emphasizing "mem" instead of "re".
- Vowel confusion: People often mispronounce the first vowel sound, saying "rem" instead of "rɪm". In the correct pronunciation, the first syllable uses a short "i" sound, as in "bit". Tip: Practice the "i" sound in "bit" to get it right.
- Dropping the final "er": Some speakers omit the final "er" sound, leading to "remem" instead of "remember". This can change the clarity of the word. In IPA, it should sound like "rɪ-ˈmɛm-bər" in US and "rɪ-ˈmɛm-bə" in UK. Tip: Always pronounce the final syllable clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "re": Learners might put too much emphasis on the "re" sound, making it sound like "ˈrem-ember". This is incorrect. The stress should remain on "mem". Tip: Keep "re" light and quick to maintain the correct rhythm.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce the "e" in "mem" too long, making it sound like "meem". The correct pronunciation is a short "e" as in "met". Tip: Listen for the short vowel sound in "mem" to avoid this mistake.