How to pronounce mercantilely
Say it like MUR-kun-tyle-lee. Mercantilely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- kun
- tyle
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mercantilely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mercantilely
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-kun-tyle-lee.
What does mercantilely mean?
- In a mercantile manner or context.
Where does mercantilely come from?
From mercantile + -ly.
Questions about saying mercantilely
How do you pronounce mercantilely?
Say MUR-kun-tyle-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝkənˌtaɪlli/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːkənˌtaɪlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mercantilely?
Mercantilely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · kun · tyle · lee.
Is mercantilely 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 /ˈmɜːkənˌtaɪlli/ (MUR-kun-tyle-lee).