How to Pronounce Mercantile

To pronounce "mercantile", say MERC-ant-il-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɜːkənˌtaɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈmɜːkənˌtaɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mercantile”

"mercantile" has 4 syllables: merc-ant-il-e. It rhymes with reconcile and vile, if that helps it stick.

What does mercantile mean?

adjective

  1. Concerned with the exchange of goods for profit.
  2. Of or relating to mercantilism.

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Words that rhyme with mercantile

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reconcilevilebeguileversatilejuvenilesenilehostilepileaislesmilerevilefile

Related words

businessmoneymakingmercenarycommercialgoodstradecommoditytrading

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mercantile"?▾

"Mercantile" has 4 syllables: merc · ant · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mercantile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mercantile" is /ˈmɜːkənˌtaɪl/.

What does "mercantile" mean?▾

Mercantile: Concerned with the exchange of goods for profit.

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