How to Pronounce "miserere"
word
ˌmɪzəˈrɛri
miz-uh-RAIR-ee
ˌmɪzəˈrɪəri
miz-uh-REER-ee
Definition
'Miserere' usually refers to Psalm 51 from the Bible, beginning with the Latin word for 'have mercy'. It is also the title of famous musical compositions and sometimes refers to a call for mercy or forgiveness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɪzəˈrɛri
British English
ˌmɪzəˈrɪəri
Simplified Pronunciation
US
miz-uh-RAIR-ee
UK
miz-uh-REER-ee
Listen in Context
The choir sang the Miserere during the service.
He read the Miserere every morning.
The Miserere is famous in classical music.
When people ask for forgiveness, they sometimes refer to the Miserere.