To pronounce "merde", say MERD-e — 2 syllables, IPA /mɛːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/mɛːd/
IPA
"merde" has 2 syllables: merd-e.
noun
"Merde" has 2 syllables: merd · e.
The IPA transcription of "merde" is /mɛːd/.
Merde: (quaint) shit
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