mercy

/ˈmɜːrsi/

Syllables mer·cy

Stress MER-cy

Phonics Breakdown

mer

/mɜːr/

r控元音

cy

/si/

soft c

Meaning

compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone

Sound Reference

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mer=/mɜːr/(her) + cy=/si/(fancy)

Example

The judge showed mercy to the young offender.