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