How to pronounce merger
Say it like MUR-jer. Merger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merger 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.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of merger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-juh.
What does merger mean?
- the combination of two or more commercial companies
- an occurrence that involves the production of a union
Where does merger come from?
From merge + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with merger
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Questions about saying merger
How do you pronounce merger?
Say MUR-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merger?
Merger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · jer.
Is merger 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 /ˈmɜːdʒə/ (MUR-juh).