How to Pronounce "mere"
word
/ˈmɪɹ/
meer
/mˈiə/
mee-uh
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is small, unimportant, or only what is stated, with nothing more added. It often appears before a noun, as in 'a mere child' or 'the mere idea'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɪɹ/
British English
/mˈiə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
meer
UK
mee-uh
Listen in Context
It was a mere joke.
She is a mere child.
The mere sight of snow made him smile.
The mere thought of speaking in public makes me nervous.