measly

How to Split "measly" into Syllables

The word measly is divided into 2 syllables: meas·ly. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• meas — 1st syllable
• ly — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of measly:

• IPA: /ˈmiːzli/

📖 Definitions

1. measly (comparative measlier, superlative measliest)
2. Particularly of pigs or pork: infected with larval tapeworms or trichinae (parasitic roundworms). [from late 16th c.]

📚 Word Origin & History

From measle (“singular of measles”) +‎ -y; the word measle is either from Middle Dutch masel (“a blister filled with blood; a pustule, a skin blemish”), or Middle Low German masel (“a red skin blemish”), from Proto-Germanic *masuraz (“a knot or scar in wood; a knarl”), from *mas-, *mēs- (“a spot; a sore; a scar”), from Proto-Indo-European *mos- (“a skin sore”).

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down measly into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare measly with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
measly	2	meas·ly
Monongahela	5	mo-no-nga-he-la
mingle	1	mingle
Maxwell	2	max-well
Mosley	2	mo-sley

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to measly:

Mead, meal, mean, meas, meat, Meade, mealy, Meany.