How to Pronounce "the measles"
expression
thuh MEE-zuhlz
thuh MEE-suhlz
Definition
A contagious viral disease that causes fever and a red skin rash, especially common in children.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmizəɫz
British English
ðə, ði/ /mˈiːsəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh MEE-zuhlz
UK
thuh MEE-suhlz
Listen in Context
My brother had the measles last year.
Children are often vaccinated against the measles.
The measles causes a red rash and high fever.
There was a small outbreak of the measles at my niece's school.