How to pronounce assured
Say it like uh-SHOORD. Assured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOORD).
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- uh
- SHOORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assured 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.
- SHOORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of assured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SHOORD.
What does assured mean?
- marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence“she paints with an assured hand”
- characterized by certainty or security“a tiny but assured income”“we can never have completely assured lives”
Words that rhyme with assured
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assured.
Questions about saying assured
How do you pronounce assured?
Say uh-SHOORD. The American pronunciation is /əˈʃʊrd/. In British English it is /əˈʃʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assured?
Assured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOORD). Broken into parts: uh · SHOORD.
Is assured pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈʃʊəd/ (uh-SHOORD).