How to pronounce insurer
Say it like in-SHUUR-er. Insurer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHUUR).
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- in
- SHUUR
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insurer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SHUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of insurer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-SHUUR-uh.
What does insurer mean?
- a financial institution that sells insurance
Where does insurer come from?
From insure + -er.
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Words that rhyme with insurer
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Questions about saying insurer
How do you pronounce insurer?
Say in-SHUUR-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈʃʊrɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈʃʊrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insurer?
Insurer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHUUR). Broken into parts: in · SHUUR · er.
Is insurer 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 /ɪnˈʃʊrə/ (in-SHUUR-uh).