How to Pronounce “memphis”
word
/ˈmɛmfəs/, /ˈmɛmfɪs/, /ˈmɛmpfəs/, /ˈmɛmpfɪs/
MEM-fis
/ˈmɛmfəs/, /ˈmɛmfɪs/, /ˈmɛmpfəs/, /ˈmɛmpfɪs/
MEM-fis
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɛmfəs/, /ˈmɛmfɪs/, /ˈmɛmpfəs/, /ˈmɛmpfɪs/
British English
/ˈmɛmfəs/, /ˈmɛmfɪs/, /ˈmɛmpfəs/, /ˈmɛmpfɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEM-fis
UK
MEM-fis
Listen in Context
Memphis was once the capital of ancient Egypt.
Have you ever visited Memphis? The food is amazing!
Memphis has a strong influence on American music.
Some people confuse Memphis in Tennessee with the ancient Egyptian city.