How to Pronounce Meritless

To pronounce "meritless", say MER-itl-ess — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛɹɪtlɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈmɛɹɪtlɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “meritless”

"meritless" has 3 syllables: mer-itl-ess.

What does meritless mean?

adjective

  1. Without merit.

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Related words

worthlessno-goodno-countgood-for-nothingno-accountsorrygood-for-naughtvalorless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "meritless"?▾

"Meritless" has 3 syllables: mer · itl · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "meritless"?▾

The IPA transcription of "meritless" is /ˈmɛɹɪtlɪs/.

What does "meritless" mean?▾

Meritless: Without merit.

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