How to pronounce meriter
Say it like MER-ih-ter. Meriter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER).
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- MER
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meriter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of meriter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MER-ih-tuh.
What does meriter mean?
- Someone or something that merits.
Where does meriter come from?
From merit + -er.
Questions about saying meriter
How do you pronounce meriter?
Say MER-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛrɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛrɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meriter?
Meriter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER). Broken into parts: MER · ih · ter.
Is meriter 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 /ˈmɛrɪtə/ (MER-ih-tuh).