English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Measure Pronunciation
Measure is pronounced ME-zher, IPA /ˈmɛʒɝ/.
ME-zher
US /ˈmɛʒɝ/ · UK /ˈmɛʒə/
Syllables: ME · zher (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb and noun: To find the size or amount of something, or a step taken to deal with a problem.
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Measure in a Sentence
- Measure twice before you cut.
- The government announced a measure to cap rents.
- She has a good measure of the problem.
Common Mispronunciations of Measure
Not MEE-zher
The ea gives the short e of bed here, so the opening is ME and never MEE.
Not ME-shoor
That single s between vowels buzzes into the zh of vision.
Tip: Measure, pleasure, treasure and leisure all share the zh in the middle.
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