American English

How to pronounce remember

verbA2Very common word
rihMEHMber

/ɹɪˈmɛm.bɚ/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

to have a person, thing, fact, or past event in your mind and be able to think about it again

What to listen for

“Remember” is usually pronounced /ɹɪˈmɛm.bɚ/, but some speakers use a clearer “ree-” sound in the first syllable: /ɹiˈmɛm.bɚ/. Both pronunciations are correct.

Usual pronunciation/ɹɪˈmɛm.bɚ/
Less common pronunciation/ɹiˈmɛm.bɚ/
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Meanings & examples

verb

to have a person, thing, fact, or past event in your mind and be able to think about it again

I remember her name.

Do you remember where we parked?

Good to know

Say “remember my name,” not “remember of my name.”

Common phrases & grammar

remember someone's name · clearly remember · remember a face · remember a time when...

remember + noun/pronoun

remember + wh-word + subject + verb

verb

to not forget something that you need to do or a fact that you need to keep in mind

Remember to charge your phone.

Please remember that the store closes at six.

Good to know

Remember to + verb means “do not forget to do it.” Remember + verb-ing means you have a memory of a past action.

Common phrases & grammar

remember to call someone · remember to bring something · remember the deadline · remember the rules

remember + to + verb

remember + that + subject + verb

Useful expressions

remember that...

not forget a fact or instruction

Remember that the museum is closed on Mondays.

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