How to Pronounce Merl

To pronounce "merl", say MERL — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “merl”

"merl" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with hurl and whirl, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: merle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does merl mean?

noun

  1. The Eurasian blackbird, Turdus merula.
  2. Any blackbird.

noun

  1. A type of mottled colouration on dogs.

Words that rhyme with merl

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hurlwhirlpearlgirlwhorltwirlcurlburlswirlearlunfurlcowgirl

Related words

merleouzelblackbirdouselkerlberlverlcarberry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "merl"?▾

"Merl" has one syllable.

What does "merl" mean?▾

Merl: The Eurasian blackbird, Turdus merula.

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