How to Pronounce "mercer"
word
/ˈmɝsɝ/
MUR-sur
/mˈɜːsɐ/
MUR-suh
Definition
A mercer is a person who sells cloth and textiles, especially fine or expensive fabrics. It is an old term that is now mostly historical or used in specific contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɝsɝ/
British English
/mˈɜːsɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUR-sur
UK
MUR-suh
Listen in Context
The mercer displayed beautiful silk in the shop window.
A mercer traveled from town to town selling fabrics.
The rich family always bought their linens from the local mercer.
Years ago, my grandmother worked as a mercer in the village market.