How to pronounce merluce
Say it like MUR-loos. Merluce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- loos
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merluce 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.
- loosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of merluce
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-loos.
What does merluce mean?
- The European hake.
Where does merluce come from?
From French merluche, merlus.
Questions about saying merluce
How do you pronounce merluce?
Say MUR-loos. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝlus/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːluːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merluce?
Merluce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · loos.
Is merluce 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 /ˈmɜːluːs/ (MUR-loos).