How to pronounce merse
Say it like MURS. Merse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of merse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MURS.
What does merse mean?
- Alluvial, often marshy land by the side of a river, estuary or sea.
Where does merse come from?
Middle English merse, variant form of mersh, whence also marsh (see that entry for more).
Words that rhyme with merse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of merse.
Questions about saying merse
How do you pronounce merse?
Say MURS. The American pronunciation is /mɝs/. In British English it is /mɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merse?
Merse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MURS.
Is merse 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 /mɜːs/ (MURS).