How to pronounce unmerciful
Say it like un-MUR-sih-ful. Unmerciful has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR).
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- un
- MUR
- sih
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmerciful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unmerciful
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-MUR-sih-ful.
What does unmerciful mean?
- not showing mercy
Where does unmerciful come from?
From Middle English unmerciful, unmercifull; equivalent to un- + merciful.
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Questions about saying unmerciful
How do you pronounce unmerciful?
Say un-MUR-sih-ful. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈmɝsɪfəl/. In British English it is /ʌnˈmɜːsɪfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmerciful?
Unmerciful has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR). Broken into parts: un · MUR · sih · ful.
Is unmerciful 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 /ʌnˈmɜːsɪfəl/ (un-MUR-sih-ful).