How to pronounce commeasure
Say it like kuh-MEZH-er. Commeasure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEZH).
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- kuh
- MEZH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commeasure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commeasure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-MEZH-uh.
What does commeasure mean?
- To be commensurate with; to equal.
Where does commeasure come from?
From com- + measure.
Questions about saying commeasure
How do you pronounce commeasure?
Say kuh-MEZH-er. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɛʒər/. In British English it is /kəˈmɛʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commeasure?
Commeasure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEZH). Broken into parts: kuh · MEZH · er.
Is commeasure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈmɛʒə/ (kuh-MEZH-uh).