How to pronounce merlots
Say it like MUR-luts. Merlots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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US American/ˈmɝləts/MUR-luts
UK British/ˈmɜːləts/MUR-luts
- MUR
- luts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merlots 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.
- lutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of merlots
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-luts.
What does merlots mean?
noun
- plural of merlot How to pronounce merlot
Questions about saying merlots
How do you pronounce merlots?
Say MUR-luts. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝləts/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːləts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merlots?
Merlots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · luts.
Is merlots 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 /ˈmɜːləts/ (MUR-luts).