To pronounce "merciful", say MERC-if-ul — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɜːsɪfl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
merciful
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/ˈmɜːsɪfl̩/
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"merciful" has 3 syllables: merc-if-ul. It rhymes with pursifull, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Merciful" has 3 syllables: merc · if · ul.
The IPA transcription of "merciful" is /ˈmɜːsɪfl̩/.
Merciful: Showing mercy
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