Measuring: word list
27 words for grades 2 to 3. Topic vocabulary for K–3.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| inch | 1 | 2 |
| foot | 1 | K |
| yard | 1 | K |
| mile | 1 | 2 |
| ounce | 1 | 2 |
| pound | 1 | 2 |
| cup | 1 | K |
| pint | 1 | 2 |
| quart | 1 | 2 |
| gallon | 2 | 2 |
| ruler | 2 | K |
| scale | 1 | 1 |
| tape | 1 | 1 |
| length | 1 | 2 |
| width | 1 | 2 |
| height | 1 | 2 |
| weight | 1 | 2 |
| heavy | 2 | 2 |
| light | 1 | 3 |
| long | 1 | 3 |
| short | 1 | K |
| tall | 1 | K |
| measure | 2 | K |
| meter | 2 | 2 |
| liter | 2 | 2 |
| gram | 1 | 2 |
| centimeter | 4 | 2 |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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