English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Merchant Pronunciation
Merchant is pronounced MUR-chuhnt, IPA /ˈmɝtʃənt/.
MUR-chuhnt
US /ˈmɝtʃənt/ · UK /ˈmɜːtʃənt/
Syllables: MUR · chuhnt (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (also used as an adjective): A person who buys and sells goods, usually in large quantities.
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Merchant in a Sentence
- A wine merchant has taken the corner unit.
- The merchant navy trained him as an engineer.
- Every merchant in the port paid the same duty.
Common Mispronunciations of Merchant
Not MER-chahnt
The ending is a weak chuhnt, with no full vowel to carry.
Not mer-CHANT
The opening MUR is loud, and the er in it is the vowel of her rather than of there.
Tip: Merchandise keeps the same opening and sends the force to the end: MUR-chuhn-dyz.
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