How to pronounce reassurance
Say it like ree-uh-SHUUR-uns. Reassurance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUUR).
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- ree
- uh
- SHUUR
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reassurance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reassurance
American and British speakers say reassurance in essentially the same way: /ˌriəˈʃʊrəns/ in the US and /ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-uh-SHUUR-uns.
What does reassurance mean?
- The feeling of being reassured, of having confidence restored, of having apprehensions dispelled.
- The act of confirming someone's opinion or impression.
- Reinsurance.
Where does reassurance come from?
From re- + assurance.
Words that rhyme with reassurance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reassurance.
Questions about saying reassurance
How do you pronounce reassurance?
Say ree-uh-SHUUR-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəˈʃʊrəns/. In British English it is /ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reassurance?
Reassurance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUUR). Broken into parts: ree · uh · SHUUR · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say reassurance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriəˈʃʊrəns/ and the British form is /ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.