How to pronounce merci
Say it like mer-SEE. Merci has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- mer
- SEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merci 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of merci
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-SEE.
What does merci mean?
- Thank you.
- An extra card or set of cards that is allowed to play at the end of various card games.
Where does merci come from?
Borrowed from French merci (“thank you”).
Words that rhyme with merci
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of merci.
Questions about saying merci
How do you pronounce merci?
Say mer-SEE. The American pronunciation is /mɚˈsi/. In British English it is /məˈsiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merci?
Merci has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: mer · SEE.
Is merci 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 /məˈsiː/ (muh-SEE).