To pronounce "merciless", say MERC-il-ess — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɜːsɪləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmɜːsɪləs/
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"merciless" has 3 syllables: merc-il-ess.
adjective
"Merciless" has 3 syllables: merc · il · ess.
The IPA transcription of "merciless" is /ˈmɜːsɪləs/.
Merciless: Showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless.
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