How to pronounce immeasurate
Say it like ih-MEZH-er-it. Immeasurate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEZH).
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- ih
- MEZH
- er
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immeasurate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MEZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of immeasurate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-MEZH-uh-it.
What does immeasurate mean?
- Without or beyond measure; unending; boundless.
Where does immeasurate come from?
From im- + measure + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying immeasurate
How do you pronounce immeasurate?
Say ih-MEZH-er-it. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɛʒɚɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɛʒəɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immeasurate?
Immeasurate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEZH). Broken into parts: ih · MEZH · er · it.
Is immeasurate 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 /ɪˈmɛʒəɪt/ (ih-MEZH-uh-it).