How many syllables in merit?

Syllables in merit

2

mer·it

Merit has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say merit

Pronunciation/ˈmɛɹət/
2 syllables, MER-it · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say merit slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mer, it. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with merit

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Questions

How many syllables are in merit?
Merit has two syllables.
How do you divide merit into syllables?
Merit divides as mer-it.
Which syllable is stressed in merit?
The first syllable (MER-it).

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