How to pronounce assures
Say it like uh-SHOORZ. Assures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOORZ).
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- uh
- SHOORZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assures 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.
- SHOORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of assures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SHOORZ.
What does assures mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of assure How to pronounce assure
Words that rhyme with assures
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assures.
Questions about saying assures
How do you pronounce assures?
Say uh-SHOORZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈʃʊrz/. In British English it is /əˈʃʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assures?
Assures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOORZ). Broken into parts: uh · SHOORZ.
Is assures 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 /əˈʃʊəz/ (uh-SHOORZ).