To pronounce "mercies", say MERC-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"mercies" has 2 syllables: merc-ies. It rhymes with controversies, if that helps it stick.
noun
“She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him.”
“Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Mercies" has 2 syllables: merc · ies.
Mercies: Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
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