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