How to Pronounce "at the mercy of"
expression
AT thuh MUR-see uhv
AT thuh MER-see ov
Definition
To be in a situation where you are powerless and completely controlled or affected by someone or something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɝsi/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɜːsi/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT thuh MUR-see uhv
UK
AT thuh MER-see ov
Listen in Context
After the storm, the small boat was at the mercy of the waves.
Children are often at the mercy of adults.
We are at the mercy of the weather during our trip.
When the power goes out, we're completely at the mercy of technology.