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merit

Syllables: mer-it: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable: The 1st syllable is stressed: MER-it.
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛrət/ 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: Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with merit

How do you divide merit into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in merit?

Merit has 2 syllables (mer-it).

Which syllable is stressed in merit?

The stressed syllable in merit is mer. The 1st syllable is stressed: MER-it.

How do you pronounce merit?

/ˈmɛrət/ in American English.