How to Pronounce "merciful"
word
/ˈmɝsɪfəɫ/
MUR-si-fuhl
/mˈɜːsɪfəl/
MUR-si-fuhl
Definition
Showing kindness or forgiveness to someone, especially when you have the power to punish or harm them. It means being compassionate and not cruel.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɝsɪfəɫ/
British English
/mˈɜːsɪfəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUR-si-fuhl
UK
MUR-si-fuhl
Listen in Context
The merciful king forgave his enemies.
Please be merciful to the poor dog.
God is often described as merciful in many religions.
The judge was surprisingly merciful with the teenager.