How Do You Spell DE MERITED?
Pronunciation: [də mˈɛɹɪtɪd] (IPA) 
The word "de merited" is spelled with a silent "e" and is pronounced as [dɪˈmɛrɪtɪd]. The prefix "de-" means to remove, so "de merited" means something that has lost merit or been undeserving of merit. The spelling of the word follows the common spelling rule of dropping the final "e" when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel. Despite being a relatively uncommon word, "de merited" accurately conveys the idea of someone or something losing their deserving status.
