How to pronounce measuring
Say it like MEZH-uh-ring. Measuring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZH).
- MEZH
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Measuring 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of measuring
American and British speakers say measuring in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛʒərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmɛʒərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEZH-uh-ring.
What does measuring 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”
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Questions about saying measuring
How do you pronounce measuring?
Say MEZH-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛʒərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛʒərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in measuring?
Measuring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZH). Broken into parts: MEZH · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say measuring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛʒərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmɛʒərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.