memphis

/ˈmɛm.fɪs/

Syllables mem·phis

Stress MEM-phis

Phonics Breakdown

mem

/mɛm/

short e

phis

/fɪs/

ph sound

Meaning

a city in Tennessee, USA; also the name of an ancient Egyptian city

Sound Reference

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mem=/mɛm/(memory) + ph=/f/(phone) + is=/ɪs/(is)

Example

Memphis is famous for its rich musical history.