How to pronounce merriment
Say it like MER-ee-mint. Merriment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER).
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US American/ˈmɛrimɪnt/MER-ee-mint
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- MER
- ee
- mint
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merriment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mintKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does merriment mean?
noun
- A state of enjoyable exuberance.
- Playful fun.
Where does merriment come from?
From merry + -ment.
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Questions about saying merriment
How do you pronounce merriment?
Say MER-ee-mint. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛrimɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merriment?
Merriment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER). Broken into parts: MER · ee · mint.