How to pronounce mercilessness
Say it like MUR-sih-lus-nus. Mercilessness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- sih
- lus
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mercilessness 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mercilessness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-sih-lus-nus.
What does mercilessness mean?
- The property of being merciless.
Where does mercilessness come from?
From merciless + -ness.
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Questions about saying mercilessness
How do you pronounce mercilessness?
Say MUR-sih-lus-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝsɪləsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːsɪləsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mercilessness?
Mercilessness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · sih · lus · nus.
Is mercilessness 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 /ˈmɜːsɪləsnəs/ (MUR-sih-lus-nus).