How to pronounce licensure
Say it like LY-sun-cher. Licensure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- sun
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Licensure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of licensure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LY-sun-chuh.
What does licensure mean?
- The act of conferring a license for an activity.
- The condition of being licensed.
Questions about saying licensure
How do you pronounce licensure?
Say LY-sun-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪsəntʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪsəntʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in licensure?
Licensure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · sun · cher.
Is licensure 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 /ˈlaɪsəntʃə/ (LY-sun-chuh).