How do you pronounce "measure"?

In American English: /ˈmɛʒɝ/ (MEHZH-ur). In British English: /mˈɛʒə/ (M-ehzh). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛʒɝ/ (MEHZH-ur). In Australian English: /mˈɛʒə/ (M-ehzh).

Is "measure" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛʒɝ/ (MEHZH-ur), while in British English it's /mˈɛʒə/ (M-ehzh).

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measure

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/ˈmɛʒɝ/

MEHZH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

mɛʒmea·ɝsure

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