How do you pronounce "mercury"?

In American English: /ˈmɝːkjɝi/ (MURKY-ur-ee). In British English: /mˈɜːkjʊɹi/ (M-ɜky-uur). In Canadian English: /ˈmɝːkjɝi/ (MURKY-ur-ee). In Australian English: /mˈɜːkjʊɹi/ (M-ɜky-uur).

Is "mercury" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɝːkjɝi/ (MURKY-ur-ee), while in British English it's /mˈɜːkjʊɹi/ (M-ɜky-uur).

How to Pronounce "mercury"

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mercury

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/ˈmɝːkjɝi/

MURKY-ur-ee

Syllable Breakdown

mɝːkjmer·ɝcu·iry

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