How to pronounce merchantry
Say it like MUR-chun-tree. Merchantry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- chun
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merchantry 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.
- chunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of merchantry
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-chun-tree.
What does merchantry mean?
- The body of merchants taken collectively.“the merchantry of a country”
- The business of a merchant; merchandise.
Where does merchantry come from?
From merchant + -ry.
Questions about saying merchantry
How do you pronounce merchantry?
Say MUR-chun-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝtʃəntri/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːtʃəntri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merchantry?
Merchantry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · chun · tree.
Is merchantry 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 /ˈmɜːtʃəntri/ (MUR-chun-tree).