Word Detail

Say: merk-mahny-yah

Vowels: Standard 'a' as in 'path' both 'a's Variation - ‘e’ is followed by an ‘r’ and therefore is variation ‘e’ ‘as in fern’. 
Consonants: 'ny' is a palatal - combine 'n' and 'y' while tip of tongue touches hard palate, the 'y' will glide into the next syllable.