merely

/ˈmɪrli/

Syllables mere·ly

Stress MERE-ly

Phonics Breakdown

mere

/mɪr/

r-controlled ir

ly

/li/

ly suffix

Meaning

only; just; simply and nothing more

Sound Reference

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mere=/mɪr/(mirror) + ly=/li/(quickly)

Example

It was merely a suggestion, not a command.