How to pronounce measured
Say it like MEZH-erd. Measured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZH).
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- MEZH
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Measured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of measured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEZH-ud.
What does measured mean?
- having notes of fixed rhythmic value
- the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
- carefully thought out in advance“a calculated insult”“with measured irony”
Words that rhyme with measured
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of measured.
Questions about saying measured
How do you pronounce measured?
Say MEZH-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛʒɚd/. In British English it is /ˈmɛʒəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in measured?
Measured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZH). Broken into parts: MEZH · erd.
Is measured 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 /ˈmɛʒəd/ (MEZH-ud).