merit

/ˈmɛrɪt/

Syllables mer·it

Stress MER-it

Phonics Breakdown

mer

/mɛr/

r-colored

it

/ɪt/

short i

Meaning

value, worth, or quality deserving praise or reward

Sound Reference

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mer=/mɛr/(merry) + it=/ɪt/(sit)

Example

Her idea has real merit.