How to Pronounce “meme”
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- American (US)
- /miːm/
- British (UK)
- /miːm/
What “meme” means
noun — An idea, image or joke that spreads rapidly from person to person online.
Example: The photo became a meme within hours.
Pronunciation Notes
The final e is silent. The transcription /miːm/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “meme” is not pronounced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "meme" mean?
meme (noun): An idea, image or joke that spreads rapidly from person to person online. For example — The photo became a meme within hours.
How do you pronounce "meme" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "meme", /miːm/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "meme"?
/miːm/ in American English, /miːm/ in British English.
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