How to Pronounce Measurement

To pronounce "measurement", say MEAS-ur-em-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛʒɝmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈmɛʒɝmənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mˈɛʒəmənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “measurement”

"measurement" has 4 syllables: meas-ur-em-ent.

What does measurement mean?

noun

  1. The act of measuring.
  2. Magnitude (or extent or amount) determined by an act of measuring.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "measurement"?▾

"Measurement" has 4 syllables: meas · ur · em · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "measurement"?▾

The IPA transcription of "measurement" is /ˈmɛʒɝmənt/.

What does "measurement" mean?▾

Measurement: The act of measuring.

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