How to pronounce merlon
Say it like MUR-lun. Merlon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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US American/ˈmɝlən/MUR-lun
UK British/ˈmɜːlən/MUR-lun
- MUR
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merlon 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.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of merlon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-lun.
What does merlon mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of merlin (“a small falcon, Falco columbarius”).
Where does merlon come from?
A variant of merlin.
Questions about saying merlon
How do you pronounce merlon?
Say MUR-lun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝlən/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merlon?
Merlon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · lun.
Is merlon 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 /ˈmɜːlən/ (MUR-lun).