How to pronounce merk
Say it like MURK. Merk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/mɝk/MURK
UK British/mɜːk/MURK
- MURK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of merk
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MURK.
What does merk mean?
noun
- Alternative form of mark.
- Alternative spelling of murk (“to murder”).
- To run.
Words that rhyme with merk
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Questions about saying merk
How do you pronounce merk?
Say MURK. The American pronunciation is /mɝk/. In British English it is /mɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merk?
Merk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MURK.
Is merk 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 /mɜːk/ (MURK).