Hoe spreek je „mercy” uit in het Engels
ˈmɜːrsi
MUR·see
Hoofdklemtoon: MUR
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “mercy”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
MUR
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
see
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("MUR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "mercy" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "mercy is" sounds like "mercy-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "mercy" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Mercy, mercy, Mr. Percy, there's nothing back in Jersey, But a broken-down jalopy of a man I left behind,”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“mercy Sanchez found Kevin Curtis ran along the sidewalk toward them arms windmilling shirt Tails flapping he”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“mercy on the little girl, I feel so much affection.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Mercy tells us she works as a porter in the Paris Casino and Hotel and we're a”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“mercy of uh these these pathogens and if they have the genetic wherewithal to be”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Mercy when I returned I was determined to fight again knowing the human body”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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Mercy, mercy, Mr. Percy, there's nothing back in Jersey, But a broken-down jalopy of a man I left behind,
Hoor in context: “mercy”
1.633 clipsThe Engels word “mercy” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈmɜːrsi (phonetic respelling: MUR-see). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (MUR · see), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (MUR). Grammatically, “mercy” functions as a noun, verb, interjection and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 1.633 authentic Engels video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “mercy” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @6:30
“joking with the customers. Mercy, mercy, Mr. Percy, there's nothing back in Jersey, But a broken-down jalopy of a man I left behind, there's nothing back in Jersey,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @1:18
“yet naida alons come see what me and mercy Sanchez found Kevin Curtis ran along the sidewalk toward them arms windmilling shirt Tails flapping he along the sidewalk toward them arms”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @5:16
“Music] I feel so much mercy on the little girl, I feel so much affection. God has sent you this today It Music] It”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @3:41
“their Union has empowered them and helped open doors Mercy tells us she works as a porter in the Paris Casino and Hotel and we're a family it's us the Union against them are our our employers so if”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @13:56
“serious diseases like malaria or HIV uh and uh so people are in a sense at the mercy of uh these these pathogens and if they have the genetic wherewithal to be more resistant to these things they'll be more likely to survive than others.”
Definitie & Betekenis: “mercy”
- Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
- Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
- To feel mercy
- To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy
- Expressing surprise or alarm.
Voorbeeldzinnen in context (3)
- “She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him.”
- “Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can.”
- “Mercy, mercy, Mr. Percy, there's nothing back in Jersey, But a broken-down jalopy of a man I left behind,”
Veelvoorkomende uitdrukkingen
Uitspraak: “mercy”
- Pronunciation:
- MUR-see
- Lettergrepen:
- MUR · see
- Written Hyphenation:
- mer · cy
- Hoofdklemtoon:
- MUR
- IPA:
- ˈmɜːrsi
- Hoor in context
- mercy
Synoniemen: “mercy”
Hoor woorden die betekenisverwant zijn aan “mercy” in echte videoclips:
Woorden die rijmen op “mercy”
-ɜrsiWoorden met identieke klank (Homofonen)
Unieke klankGeen exacte homofonen bekend voor "mercy" (⁄ˈmɜːrsi⁄).
Veelgestelde vragen over „mercy”
Hoe spreek je “mercy” uit in het Engels?
“mercy” wordt uitgesproken als ⁄ˈmɜːrsi⁄ (MUR-see). Luister naar de videoclips van moedertaalsprekers hierboven om het in context te horen.
Hoeveel lettergrepen heeft “mercy”?
“mercy” heeft 2 lettergrepen: MUR · see.
Waar ligt de klemtoon bij “mercy”?
De hoofdklemtoon bij “mercy” ligt op “MUR”. Let op die beklemtoonde lettergreep in de videofragmenten hierboven.
Wat betekent “mercy”?
Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
Hoe kan ik “mercy” in echte zinnen horen?
Deze pagina bevat 1633 videovoorbeelden van “mercy” met gesynchroniseerde ondertiteling. Gebruik Vorige / Volgende (of de pijltjestoetsen ← / →) om elk fragment direct te beluisteren.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “mercy”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).