How to Pronounce Merry

To pronounce "merry", say MERRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈmɛɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈmɛɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “merry”

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

Sounds exactly like: marry, merrie, mary — easy to mix up when writing.

What does merry mean?

adjective

  1. Jolly and full of high spirits.

    “We had a very merry Christmas.”

  2. Festive and full of fun and laughter.

    “Everyone was merry at the party.”

Synonyms

energeticlivelyspiriteddelightfulgladfullushymuzzysquiffy

Antonyms

miserableunhappy

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Words that rhyme with merry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

jocundjollyjovialjoyouszippymirthfulrattlinglively

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "merry"?▾

"Merry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "merry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "merry" is /ˈmɛɹi/.

What does "merry" mean?▾

Merry: Jolly and full of high spirits.

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