How to pronounce merits
Say it like MER-uts. Merits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER).
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- MER
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merits 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of merits
American and British speakers say merits in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛrəts/ in the US and /ˈmɛrɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: MER-its.
What does merits mean?
- plural of merit How to pronounce merit
- Intrinsic advantages, as opposed to political or procedural advantages.“I was the boss's pet project, but was rejected on the merits.”
- Substance, distinguished from form or procedure.“The merits of the case favored the plaintiffs, but their procedural blunders set them back.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of merit How to pronounce merit
Questions about saying merits
How do you pronounce merits?
Say MER-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛrəts/. In British English it is /ˈmɛrɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merits?
Merits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER). Broken into parts: MER · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say merits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛrəts/ and the British form is /ˈmɛrɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.