How to pronounce misericordia
Say it like mih-zer-ih-KOR-dee-uh. Misericordia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOR).
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- mih
- zer
- ih
- KOR
- dee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misericordia 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.
- zerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misericordia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mih-zer-ih-KAW-dee-uh.
What does misericordia mean?
- An indulgence as to food or dress granted to a member of a religious order.
- A charitable institution, established by royal foundation and managed by a religious order for providing care to the poor, the sick, prisoners, orphans, etc.
- One or all of the members of the religious order that operates a misericordia.
Where does misericordia come from?
Borrowed from Latin misericordia.
Questions about saying misericordia
How do you pronounce misericordia?
Say mih-zer-ih-KOR-dee-uh. The American pronunciation is /mɪˌzɛrɪˈkɔrdiə/. In British English it is /mɪˌzɛrɪˈkɔːdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misericordia?
Misericordia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOR). Broken into parts: mih · zer · ih · KOR · dee · uh.
Is misericordia 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 /mɪˌzɛrɪˈkɔːdiə/ (mih-zer-ih-KAW-dee-uh).