How to pronounce merited
Say it like MER-ih-tid. Merited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER).
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US American/ˈmɛrɪtɪd/MER-ih-tid
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- MER
- ih
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merited pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does merited mean?
adjective
- deserved“It was a merited reward.”
- simple past and past participle of merit How to pronounce merit
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Questions about saying merited
How do you pronounce merited?
Say MER-ih-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merited?
Merited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER). Broken into parts: MER · ih · tid.