How to pronounce mers
Say it like MURZ. Mers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/mɝz/MURZ
UK British/mɜːz/MURZ
- MURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mers pronunciation, sound by sound
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- MURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of mers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MURZ.
What does mers mean?
noun
- plural of mer How to pronounce mer
Words that rhyme with mers
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Questions about saying mers
How do you pronounce mers?
Say MURZ. The American pronunciation is /mɝz/. In British English it is /mɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mers?
Mers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MURZ.
Is mers 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 /mɜːz/ (MURZ).