To pronounce "meritorious", say MER-it-or-ious — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌmɛɹɪˈtoʊɹi.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
meritorious
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/ˌmɛɹɪˈtoʊɹi.əs/
IPA
"meritorious" has 4 syllables: mer-it-or-ious. It rhymes with glorious and notorious, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“The policeman received the Award of Meritorious Service from his grateful department.”
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"Meritorious" has 4 syllables: mer · it · or · ious.
The IPA transcription of "meritorious" is /ˌmɛɹɪˈtoʊɹi.əs/.
Meritorious: Deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward.
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