How to Pronounce "measly"
word
/ˈmizɫi/
MEEZ-lee
/mˈiːzli/
MEEZ-lee
Definition
Very small in amount or unimportant, often used to show that something is disappointing or not enough.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmizɫi/
British English
/mˈiːzli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEEZ-lee
UK
MEEZ-lee
Listen in Context
He gave me a measly dollar for all my work.
We only had a measly piece of cake left.
He got a measly grade on his test.
I saved all month and ended up with a measly twenty bucks.