How to Pronounce "merited"
word
ˈmɛɹɪtɪd
MER-uh-tid
mˈɛɹɪtɪd
MER-ih-tid
Definition
Describes something that is deserved or earned, especially praise or punishment that is appropriate due to a person's actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛɹɪtɪd
British English
mˈɛɹɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MER-uh-tid
UK
MER-ih-tid
Listen in Context
His promotion was merited by his hard work.
The punishment they received was fully merited.
Her efforts in the project were merited and appreciated by everyone.
That award was truly merited—he went above and beyond.