How to Pronounce "merger"
word
/ˈmɝdʒɝ/
MUR-jur
/mˈɜːdʒɐ/
MUR-juh
Definition
A merger is when two or more companies join together to form one larger company, usually to increase their strength or market share.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɝdʒɝ/
British English
/mˈɜːdʒɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUR-jur
UK
MUR-juh
Listen in Context
The companies announced a merger last week.
The merger created the largest bank in the country.
Regulators must approve the merger before it happens.
After the merger, a lot of employees had to move to a new office.