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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable mer
  • 8 letters
Syllables
mer-chant: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: MER-chant.
Pronunciation
/ˈmɝtʃənt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as mer-chant.

Words that rhyme with merchant

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide merchant into syllables?

merchant divides as mer-chant. mer-chant: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in merchant?

Merchant has 2 syllables (mer-chant).

Which syllable is stressed in merchant?

The stressed syllable in merchant is mer. The 1st syllable is stressed: MER-chant.

How do you pronounce merchant?

/ˈmɝtʃənt/ in American English.