How to pronounce mercies
Say it like MUR-seez. Mercies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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US American/ˈmɝˌsiz/MUR-seez
UK British/ˈmɜːˌsiːz/MUR-seez
- MUR
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mercies 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.
- seezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mercies
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-seez.
What does mercies mean?
noun
- plural of mercy How to pronounce mercy
Questions about saying mercies
How do you pronounce mercies?
Say MUR-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝˌsiz/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːˌsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mercies?
Mercies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · seez.
Is mercies 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 /ˈmɜːˌsiːz/ (MUR-seez).