How to pronounce merlins
Say it like MUR-linz. Merlins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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US American/ˈmɝlɪnz/MUR-linz
UK British/ˈmɜːlɪnz/MUR-linz
- MUR
- linz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merlins pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- linzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of merlins
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-linz.
What does merlins mean?
noun
- plural of merlin How to pronounce merlin
Questions about saying merlins
How do you pronounce merlins?
Say MUR-linz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝlɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːlɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merlins?
Merlins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · linz.
Is merlins 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 /ˈmɜːlɪnz/ (MUR-linz).