How to pronounce misericord
Say it like mih-ZER-ih-kord. Misericord has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZER).
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- mih
- ZER
- ih
- kord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misericord pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kordKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of misericord
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mih-ZER-ih-kawd.
What does misericord mean?
- Relaxation of monastic rules.
- The room in a monastery for monks granted such relaxation.
- A ledge, sometimes ornately carved, attached to a folding church seat to provide support for a person standing for long periods; a subsellium.
Where does misericord come from?
From 1200–1250, from Middle English misericorde (“an act of clemency”) from Old French, from Latin misericordia (“pity”).
Questions about saying misericord
How do you pronounce misericord?
Say mih-ZER-ih-kord. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈzɛrɪkɔrd/. In British English it is /mɪˈzɛrɪkɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misericord?
Misericord has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZER). Broken into parts: mih · ZER · ih · kord.
Is misericord 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 /mɪˈzɛrɪkɔːd/ (mih-ZER-ih-kawd).