How to Pronounce Measure

To pronounce "measure", say MEAS-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛʒə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmɛʒə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “measure”

"measure" has 3 syllables: meas-ur-e. It rhymes with pleasure and displeasure, if that helps it stick.

What does measure mean?

noun

  1. A prescribed quantity or extent.
  2. The act or result of measuring.

verb

  1. To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

    “We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level.”

  2. To be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)

    “The window measured two square feet.”

Synonyms

barmetric

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Words that rhyme with measure

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pleasuredispleasuretreasurecountermeasureleasureleisure

Related words

valuecadencestandardappraiseevaluateamountassessquantify

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "measure"?▾

"Measure" has 3 syllables: meas · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "measure"?▾

The IPA transcription of "measure" is /ˈmɛʒə/.

What does "measure" mean?▾

Measure: A prescribed quantity or extent.

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