How to Pronounce "the more the merrier"
expression
thuh MOR thuh MER-ee-er
thuh MAW thuh MER-ee-uh
Definition
This expression is used to say that an activity or event is more enjoyable or better when more people participate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɛɹiɝ
British English
ðə, ði/ /mˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɛɹɪɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh MOR thuh MER-ee-er
UK
thuh MAW thuh MER-ee-uh
Listen in Context
You can bring your friends—the more the merrier!
If you want to join our game, the more the merrier.
We always say, the more the merrier at our family dinners.
"Do you mind if I bring my cousin too?" — "Of course not, the more the merrier!"