How to pronounce coinsurance
Say it like koh-in-SHUR-runs. Coinsurance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUR).
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- koh
- in
- SHUR
- runs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coinsurance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SHURSay this part loudest and longest.
- runsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coinsurance
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-in-SHUR-runs.
What does coinsurance mean?
- The joint assumption of risk between the insurer and the insured party.
- The amount paid by the insured in accordance with this risk sharing.
- The joint assumption of risk between multiple insurers.
Where does coinsurance come from?
From co- + insurance.
Words that rhyme with coinsurance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coinsurance.
Questions about saying coinsurance
How do you pronounce coinsurance?
Say koh-in-SHUR-runs. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊɪnˈʃɜrəns/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊɪnˈʃɜrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coinsurance?
Coinsurance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUR). Broken into parts: koh · in · SHUR · runs.
Is coinsurance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkəʊɪnˈʃɜrəns/ (koh-in-SHUR-runs).