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merit

How many syllables in merit?

  2 syllables

Divide merit into syllables:   mer-it
Stressed syllable in merit:   mer-it
How to pronounce merit:   mer-it
How to say merit:

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Synonyms for merit


1 syllable
  • earn
  • pro
  • worth
  • plus
  • thanks
2 syllables
  • deserve
  • greatness
  • value
  • good point
  • plus point
  • warrant
3 syllables
4 syllables
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    What rhymes with merit

    2 syllables
    • beret
    • carat
    • ferret
    • parrot
    • beret's
    • carrot
    • karat
    • terret
    3 syllables
    • demerit
    • inherit
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