English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Merle Pronunciation
Merle is pronounced MURL, IPA /ˈmɝl/.
MURL
US /ˈmɝl/ · UK /ˈmɜːl/
Syllables: MURL (1 syllable)
noun: A blackbird, and also a coat pattern of mottled patches in some dog breeds.
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Merle in a Sentence
- A merle sang from the top of the hedge.
- The puppy has a blue merle coat.
- Merle is also used as a given name.
Common Mispronunciations of Merle
Not MER-luh
One beat covers the whole word, with the e silent and the r colouring the vowel in front of it.
Not MAIRL
Aim for the vowel of curl and pearl rather than the air of fair.
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