How to Pronounce Measles

To pronounce "measles", say MEASL-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmiːzəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmiːzəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “measles”

"measles" has 2 syllables: measl-es. It rhymes with easels and diesels, if that helps it stick.

What does measles mean?

noun

  1. Rubeola, an acute highly contagious disease, often of childhood, caused by Measles virus, of genus Morbillivirus, featuring a spreading red skin rash, fever, runny nose, cough and red eyes
  2. Any of several other similar diseases, such as German measles.

Synonyms

10-day measles7-day measleshard measlesmorbillired measlesrubeola

Words that rhyme with measles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

easelsdieselsweasels

Related words

rubeolamorbillirubellasmallpoxepidemicroutinemumpsrashes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "measles"?▾

"Measles" has 2 syllables: measl · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "measles"?▾

The IPA transcription of "measles" is /ˈmiːzəlz/.

What does "measles" mean?▾

Measles: Rubeola, an acute highly contagious disease, often of childhood, caused by Measles virus, of genus Morbillivirus, featuring a spreading red skin rash, fever, runny nose, cough and red eyes

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