Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

if memory serves

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.25 in modern English

Syllables
if mem-o-ry serves
IPA
27
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

If I have correctly remembered the details.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

if memory serves right (alternative)

Phrases

if I'm not mistaken

Frequently Paired Words

if I'm not mistaken

Synonyms

as memory serves

Questions

What does if memory serves mean?
If I have correctly remembered the details.

How to pronounce if memory serves

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