How many syllables in "measure"?

"measure" has 2 lettergrepen (meas - ure).

How to divide "measure"?

"measure" divides into 2 parts: meas · ure.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"measure": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:meas·ure

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MEAS-ure(meas · ure)● ○

Stress in "measure" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɛʒər⁄

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IPAˈmɛʒər

Lettergrepenmeas·ure

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How many syllables in "measure"?: "measure" has 2 lettergrepen (meas - ure).
How to divide "measure"?: "measure" divides into 2 parts: meas · ure.
Where is the stress in "measure"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "measure"?: Say each syllable slowly (meas... ure) and listen on SayItVid.