How to Pronounce "merchant"
word
/ˈmɝtʃənt/
MUR-chuhnt
/mˈɜːtʃənt/
MUR-chuhnt
Definition
A merchant is a person or company that buys and sells goods, often trading in large quantities or internationally. Historically, it can refer to people involved in commerce, especially during earlier eras.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɝtʃənt/
British English
/mˈɜːtʃənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUR-chuhnt
UK
MUR-chuhnt
Listen in Context
The merchant sold silk and spices in the marketplace.
My grandfather was a merchant who traveled across the country.
The merchant opened a new shop by the river.
Many online merchants offer next-day delivery.