How to pronounce amerce
Say it like uh-MURS. Amerce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURS).
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- uh
- MURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amerce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of amerce
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-MURS.
What does amerce mean?
- To impose a fine on; to fine.
- To punish; to make an exaction.
Where does amerce come from?
From Anglo-Norman amercier, from Old French a (“at”) + merci (“mercy”), thus “at the mercy of”.
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Words that rhyme with amerce
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Questions about saying amerce
How do you pronounce amerce?
Say uh-MURS. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɝs/. In British English it is /əˈmɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amerce?
Amerce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURS). Broken into parts: uh · MURS.
Is amerce pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈmɜːs/ (uh-MURS).