Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

merits

/ˈmɛɹ.ɪts/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.67 in modern English

Syllables
mer-its
IPA
/ˈmɛɹ.ɪts/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of merit

noun

Intrinsic advantages, as opposed to political or procedural advantages.

noun

Substance, distinguished from form or procedure.

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of merit

Example Sentences

Phrases

on its merits

Rhymes With

parrots inherits carats ferrets berets demerits garrets

Questions

How do you pronounce merits?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɛɹ.ɪts/.
What does merits mean?
plural of merit

How to pronounce merits

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