How to pronounce mercer
Say it like MUR-ser. Mercer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mercer 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mercer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-suh.
What does mercer mean?
- A merchant dealing in fabrics and textiles, especially silks and other fine cloths.
Where does mercer come from?
From Anglo-Norman marcer, mercer (“merchant, textile merchant”), from merz (“commodity”) (from Latin merx).
Words that rhyme with mercer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mercer.
Questions about saying mercer
How do you pronounce mercer?
Say MUR-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mercer?
Mercer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · ser.
Is mercer 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 /ˈmɜːsə/ (MUR-suh).