How to pronounce measures
Say it like MEZH-erz. Measures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZH).
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US American/ˈmɛʒɚz/MEZH-erz
UK British/ˈmɛʒəz/MEZH-uz
- MEZH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Measures 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of measures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEZH-uz.
What does measures mean?
noun
- plural of measure How to pronounce measure
- third-person singular simple present indicative of measure How to pronounce measure
Questions about saying measures
How do you pronounce measures?
Say MEZH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛʒɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in measures?
Measures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZH). Broken into parts: MEZH · erz.
Is measures 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 /ˈmɛʒəz/ (MEZH-uz).