How to Pronounce "merrier"
word
/ˈmɛɹiɝ/
MER-ee-er
/mˈɛɹɪɐ/
MER-ee-uh
Definition
A comparative form of 'merry', meaning more cheerful, joyful, or happy. Often used in the phrase 'the more, the merrier' to say that a situation is more fun with more people or things.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɛɹiɝ/
British English
/mˈɛɹɪɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MER-ee-er
UK
MER-ee-uh
Listen in Context
Lisa was even merrier after she got her present.
He looked merrier than anyone else at the party.
The children became merrier as the music played.
Come on, join us—the more, the merrier!