How to Pronounce "get the memo"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɛˌmoʊ
GET-thuh-MEH-moh
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɛməʊ
get-thuh-MEH-moh
Definition
To learn or know about something that everyone else already knows, often used when someone is late to realize something important or obvious.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɛˌmoʊ
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɛməʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-thuh-MEH-moh
UK
get-thuh-MEH-moh
Listen in Context
Did you get the memo about the meeting tomorrow?
I finally got the memo that our dress code changed.
They didn’t get the memo about the new rules.
Looks like John didn’t get the memo—he’s still wearing jeans.