How to pronounce assurance
Say it like uh-SHUUR-uns. Assurance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHUUR).
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- uh
- SHUUR
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assurance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of assurance
American and British speakers say assurance in essentially the same way: /əˈʃʊrəns/ in the US and /əˈʃʊərəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SHOOR-uns.
What does assurance mean?
- freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities“his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular”“after that failure he lost his confidence”
- a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something“an assurance of help when needed”“signed a pledge never to reveal the secret”
- a statement intended to inspire confidence“the President's assurances were not respected”
Where does assurance come from?
From Middle English assuraunce, from Old French asseürance, from asseürer; as if assure + -ance.
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Words that rhyme with assurance
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Questions about saying assurance
How do you pronounce assurance?
Say uh-SHUUR-uns. The American pronunciation is /əˈʃʊrəns/. In British English it is /əˈʃʊərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assurance?
Assurance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHUUR). Broken into parts: uh · SHUUR · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say assurance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈʃʊrəns/ and the British form is /əˈʃʊərəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.