How to Pronounce Merle

To pronounce "merle", say MERL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /mɜːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/mɜːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “merle”

"merle" has 2 syllables: merl-e. It rhymes with hurl and whirl, if that helps it stick.

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

What does merle mean?

noun

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

Words that rhyme with merle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hurlwhirlpearlgirlwhorltwirlcurlburlswirlearlunfurlcowgirl

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "merle"?▾

"Merle" has 2 syllables: merl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "merle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "merle" is /mɜːl/.

What does "merle" mean?▾

Merle: The Eurasian blackbird, Turdus merula.

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