To pronounce "measured", say MEAS-ur-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛʒəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmɛʒəd/
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"measured" has 3 syllables: meas-ur-ed. It rhymes with treasured and leisured, if that helps it stick.
verb
“We measured the temperature with a thermometer. You should measure the angle with a spirit level.”
“The window measured two square feet.”
adjective
“He ran over a measured mile.”
“He argued in measured tones.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Measured" has 3 syllables: meas · ur · ed.
The IPA transcription of "measured" is /ˈmɛʒəd/.
Measured: To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
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