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What are some words that end with sure but sound like measure?

There aren't any words in English that end with "sure" and sound like "measure."

The reason is that the "sure" ending typically has a distinct "shur" sound, while "measure" has a clear "zhur" sound. This difference in pronunciation comes from the different vowel sounds preceding the "sure" ending.

Here's a breakdown:

* "Sure" ending: Usually followed by a short vowel sound (like in "pleasure," "treasure," "pressure") which results in the "shur" sound.

* "Measure" ending: Followed by a long vowel sound (like in "measure," "treasure," "leisure"), resulting in the "zhur" sound.

Therefore, there's no word ending in "sure" that would sound exactly like "measure."

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