How many syllables in merits?

Syllables in merits

2

mer·its

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

How to say merits

Said as /ˈmɛɹəts/2 syllables, MER-its · DUM-da
Said as /ˈmɛɹɪts/2 syllables, MER-its · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

Words that rhyme with merits

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Questions

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

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