merit
How many syllables in merit?
There are 2 syllables in the word merit.How to pronounce merit:
Synonyms for merit:
be
have it coming
Antonyms for merit:
bad fortune
bad luck
bad mark
blemish
block
blockage
constraint
curse
defect
deficiency
demerit
difficulty
disadvantage
disapproval
discredit
disfavor
disfavour
disvalue
downside
drawback
encumbrance
failing
failure
fault
feet of clay
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Syllable Fun Fact
In English, all syllables must contain at least one vowel sound, but the vowel can be represented by different letters, including 'y' as in 'myth'.
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