How to pronounce reassurances
Say it like ree-uh-SHUR-run-siz. Reassurances has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUR).
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- ree
- uh
- SHUR
- run
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reassurances 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.
- SHURSay this part loudest and longest.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reassurances
American and British speakers say reassurances in essentially the same way: /ˌriəˈʃɜrənsɪz/ in the US and /ˌriːəˈʃɜrənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-uh-SHUR-run-siz.
Other ways to say reassurances
Reassurances also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ree-uh-SHUUR-un-siz /ˌriəˈʃʊrənsɪz/
What does reassurances mean?
- plural of reassurance How to pronounce reassurance
Questions about saying reassurances
How do you pronounce reassurances?
Say ree-uh-SHUR-run-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəˈʃɜrənsɪz/. In British English it is /ˌriːəˈʃɜrənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reassurances?
Reassurances has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUR). Broken into parts: ree · uh · SHUR · run · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say reassurances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriəˈʃɜrənsɪz/ and the British form is /ˌriːəˈʃɜrənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.