Say 'merk-mahny-yah' (Vowels: ‘e’ is followed by an ‘r’ and therefore is variation ‘e’ ‘as in fern’. Both 'a's' are standard 'a' as in 'path'. Consonants: 'ny' is a palatal - tip of tongue touches hard palate, the 'y' will glide into the next syllable. 2 words. First syllable in each is emphasised.)