How to pronounce assurances
Say it like uh-SHUUR-un-siz. Assurances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHUUR).
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- uh
- SHUUR
- un
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assurances 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of assurances
American and British speakers say assurances in essentially the same way: /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/ in the US and /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SHUUR-un-siz.
What does assurances mean?
- plural of assurance How to pronounce assurance
Questions about saying assurances
How do you pronounce assurances?
Say uh-SHUUR-un-siz. The American pronunciation is /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/. In British English it is /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assurances?
Assurances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHUUR). Broken into parts: uh · SHUUR · un · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say assurances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/ and the British form is /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.