How to pronounce measurement
Say it like MEZH-er-munt. Measurement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZH).
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- MEZH
- er
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Measurement 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of measurement
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEZH-uh-munt.
What does measurement mean?
- the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule“the measurements were carefully done”“his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate”
Where does measurement come from?
From measure + -ment.
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Questions about saying measurement
How do you pronounce measurement?
Say MEZH-er-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛʒɚmənt/. In British English it is /ˈmɛʒəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in measurement?
Measurement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZH). Broken into parts: MEZH · er · munt.
Is measurement 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 /ˈmɛʒəmənt/ (MEZH-uh-munt).