memory

/ˈmɛməri/

Syllables mem·o·ry

Stress MEM-o-ry

Phonics Breakdown

mem

/mɛm/

short e

o

/ə/

schwa

ry

/ri/

long y

Meaning

the ability to remember information or experiences

Sound Reference

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mem=/mɛm/(member) + o=/ə/(ago) + ry=/ri/(happy)

Example

She has a good memory for names.