How to pronounce Mercedes
Say it like mer-SAY-deez. Mercedes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- mer
- SAY
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mercedes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Mercedes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-SAY-deez.
What does Mercedes mean?
- A city in Buenos Aires province, Argentina.
- A city, the capital of Mercedes department, Corrientes province, Argentina.
- A department of Corrientes province, Argentina.
Where does Mercedes come from?
From Spanish Mercedes (Mary, Our Lady of Mercy).
Questions about saying Mercedes
How do you pronounce Mercedes?
Say mer-SAY-deez. The American pronunciation is /mɚˈseɪdiz/. In British English it is /məˈseɪdiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mercedes?
Mercedes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: mer · SAY · deez.
Is Mercedes 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 /məˈseɪdiːz/ (muh-SAY-deez).