How to pronounce mercilessly
Say it like MUR-suh-lus-lee. Mercilessly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- suh
- lus
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mercilessly 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mercilessly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-suh-lus-lee.
What does mercilessly mean?
- In a merciless manner.“She mercilessly read off the list of his wrongs in front of their friends.”
Where does mercilessly come from?
From merciless + -ly.
Questions about saying mercilessly
How do you pronounce mercilessly?
Say MUR-suh-lus-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝsələsli/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːsələsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mercilessly?
Mercilessly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · suh · lus · lee.
Is mercilessly 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 /ˈmɜːsələsli/ (MUR-suh-lus-lee).