How to pronounce measle
Say it like MEE-zul. Measle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Measle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of measle
American and British speakers say measle in essentially the same way: /ˈmizəl/ in the US and /ˈmiːzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-zul.
What does measle mean?
- A red spot of the kind that appears on the skin of someone suffering from measles.
- A tapeworm larva.
Where does measle come from?
From Middle English mesel, from Old French mesel (“leprous”), from Latin misellus (“wretched", "unfortunate”), diminutive of miser (“wretched, sick”), of unknown ultimate origin.
Words that rhyme with measle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of measle.
Questions about saying measle
How do you pronounce measle?
Say MEE-zul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmizəl/. In British English it is /ˈmiːzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in measle?
Measle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say measle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmizəl/ and the British form is /ˈmiːzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.