How to pronounce Merida
Say it like muh-REE-duh. Merida has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- muh
- REE
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merida pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Merida
American and British speakers say Merida in essentially the same way: /məˈridə/ in the US and /məˈriːdə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-REE-duh.
What does Merida mean?
- the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan
Words that rhyme with Merida
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Merida.
Questions about saying Merida
How do you pronounce Merida?
Say muh-REE-duh. The American pronunciation is /məˈridə/. In British English it is /məˈriːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Merida?
Merida has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: muh · REE · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say Merida the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈridə/ and the British form is /məˈriːdə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.