How to Pronounce “measurement”

American (US)

/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/

British (UK)

/ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/

Australian (AU)

/ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/

noun — The act of measuring.

Where the stress falls. “measurement” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "measurement" mean?

measurement (noun): The act of measuring.

How do you pronounce "measurement" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/. British English: /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "measurement"?

/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/ in American English, /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/ in British English, /ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "measurement"?

“measurement” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.