English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Mercy Pronunciation
Mercy is pronounced MUR-see, IPA /ˈmɝsi/.
MUR-see
US /ˈmɝsi/ · UK /ˈmɜːsi/
Syllables: MUR · see (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: Kindness shown towards someone you have power over.
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Mercy in a Sentence
- The court showed mercy on account of his age.
- They were at the mercy of the tide.
- Small mercy, but the rain stopped.
Common Mispronunciations of Mercy
Not MER-kee
The c softens to an s because a y follows it. A k would need an a or an o behind the c.
Not mer-SEE
French merci loads the second beat, and the English word loads the first.
Tip: Merciful and merciless both keep the force on the opening MUR.
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