How to Pronounce Measuring

To pronounce "measuring", say MEAS-ur-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “measuring”

"measuring" has 3 syllables: meas-ur-ing. It rhymes with pleasuring and treasuring, if that helps it stick.

What does measuring mean?

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.”

noun

  1. Act of measurement.

Words that rhyme with measuring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pleasuringtreasuring

Related words

measurementmensurationgaugingmeteringbenchmarkcalibrationquantitationquantification

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "measuring"?▾

"Measuring" has 3 syllables: meas · ur · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "measuring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "measuring" is /ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/.

What does "measuring" mean?▾

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

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