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How to pronounce membership

nounB1Common word
MEHMbershihp

/ˈmɛm.bɚˌʃɪp̚/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

The state of belonging to a club, organization, or group, often as a paying member.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The state of belonging to a club, organization, or group, often as a paying member.

Gym membership costs $40 a month.

Your membership in the club starts today.

Common phrases & grammar

club membership · gym membership · membership fee · membership card

membership in + an organization

membership costs + amount

noun

All the people who belong to a group, or the total number of people in it.

The club has a membership of 500.

Membership has grown this year.

Common phrases & grammar

increase membership · membership has grown

membership of + an organization

membership has + past participle

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