English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Mere Pronunciation
Mere is pronounced MIR, IPA /ˈmɪr/.
MIR
US /ˈmɪr/ · UK /ˈmiə/
Syllables: MIR (1 syllable)
adjective: Nothing more than, used to play down how small or slight something is.
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Mere in a Sentence
- It was a mere five minutes from the station.
- The mere sight of the bill made him sit down.
- She won by a mere two votes.
Common Mispronunciations of Mere
Not MAIR
The vowel is the ear of near, not the air of hair. Confusing the two makes mere sound like mare.
Not MEE-ruh
One syllable. The final e is silent and adds no beat of its own.
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