The Marilyn Method
Sounds are hard to remember on their own, so every pinyin sound gets a face: initials are actors, finals are locations. Pick whichever mnemonic sticks best by clicking its ☆, then hit Continue.
Pinyin initial: "Ø"
The Pinyin initial "Ø" is used in the first half of Pinyin syllables. In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, "Ø" belongs to the group of Pinyin initials which are represented in mnemonics by men. You can visit the Pinyin index to see all Pinyin syllables from this mnemonic group, or to see all Pinyin syllables "Ø" can appear in.
Pronunciation Tips
“Ø” as the first half of a pinyin syllable means in the Marilyn Method system that there simply is no first half. Pronounce the ending of the syllable on its own.
The only exemption is “er”, which is arbitrarily assigned to the initial syllable “Ø” and ending syllable “Ø”.
Pinyin with Ø
Mnemonics for Ø
“Ø” (nothing or null) is for Albert Einstein.
Prompt snippets
Albert Einstein is a elderly male physicist. He features a distinctive, iconic shock of frizzy, unkempt white hair that stands out in a halo around his head. He has a thick, bristly white mustache that covers his upper lip. His eyes are dark, thoughtful, and slightly droopy, set within a face characterized by deep, expressive wrinkles and weathered skin. He is wearing a slouchy grey wool cardigan over a rumpled white collared shirt with the top button undone and dark blue jeans.
