How to Pronounce Merit

To pronounce "merit", say MER-it — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛɹət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈmɛɹət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “merit”

"merit" has 2 syllables: mer-it. It rhymes with disparate and carrot, if that helps it stick.

What does merit mean?

noun

  1. A claim to commendation or a reward.
  2. A mark or token of approbation or to recognize excellence.

    “For her good performance in the examination, her teacher gave her ten merits.”

verb

  1. To deserve, to earn.

    “Her performance merited wild applause.”

  2. To be deserving or worthy.

    “They were punished as they merited.”

Synonyms

excellencevalueworth

Antonyms

demerit

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Words that rhyme with merit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disparatecarrotdemeritcaratferretinheritparrotgarretkaratkaretwherretterret

Related words

meritoriousnessdeservingnessdeservevirtueratemeritoriousdeservingworthy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "merit"?▾

"Merit" has 2 syllables: mer · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "merit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "merit" is /ˈmɛɹət/.

What does "merit" mean?▾

Merit: A claim to commendation or a reward.

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