memorandum

/ˌmeməˈrændəm/

Syllables mem·o·ran·dum

Stress mem-o-RAN-dum

Phonics Breakdown

mem

/mɛm/

short e

o

/ə/

schwa

ran

/ræn/

short a

dum

/dəm/

schwa

Meaning

a written note or document used for internal communication

Sound Reference

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mem=/mɛm/(memory) + o=/ə/(about) + ran=/ræn/(ran) + dum=/dəm/(kingdom)

Example

The manager sent a memorandum to all employees.