What are other 3-syllable words like Merciful?

Other 3-syllable words include: every, another, family, company, different and many more.

How Many Syllables in Merciful?

How many syllables in Merciful?

Merciful has 3 syllables: mer-ci-ful.

mer-ci-ful

Syllable breakdown:

mer ci ful

3 syllables • Primary stress on 1st syllable

Breaking Down Merciful into Syllables?

mer-ci-ful

The word Merciful has 3 syllables: mer-ci-ful.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Merciful

showing mercy or forgiveness

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Merciful' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Merciful'?

The word 'Merciful' contains 3 syllables. It is divided as mer-ci-ful.

How do you divide 'Merciful' into syllables?

The word 'Merciful' can be broken down into 3 syllables:mer, ci, ful. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Merciful'?

'Merciful' is pronounced as mer-ci-ful, with primary stress on the 1st syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Merciful divide into syllables

This word has 3 syllables. The vowels are 'e' and 'u', and the consonants are 'm', 'r', 'c', 'f', and 'l'.

Part of Speech - Merciful

Adjective

The merciful judge decided to give the criminal a lighter sentence.

Sentences with Merciful

The teacher was merciful and didn't give homework over the weekend.
The king showed mercy to the prisoners and pardoned them.
The merciful doctor worked tirelessly to save the patient's life.
The merciful God forgave the sinner and gave them a second chance.
The coach was merciful and didn't make the team run laps in the rain.

Quotes with Merciful

'Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.' - Luke 6:36
'Mercy is not getting what we deserve. Grace is getting what we don't deserve.' - Anonymous
'The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.' - Psalm 145:8
'Mercy is the stuff you give to people that don't deserve it.' - Joyce Meyer

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