How to pronounce reassure
Say it like ree-uh-SHOOR. Reassure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHOOR).
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- ree
- uh
- SHOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reassure 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.
- SHOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of reassure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-uh-SHOOR.
What does reassure mean?
- To assure anew; to restore confidence to; to free from fear or self-doubt.“The boy's mother reassured him that there was no monster hiding under the bed.”
- To reinsure.
Where does reassure come from?
From Old French rasseürer (French rassurer), from re- + asseürer; as if re- + assure.
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Words that rhyme with reassure
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Questions about saying reassure
How do you pronounce reassure?
Say ree-uh-SHOOR. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəˈʃʊr/. In British English it is /ˌriːəˈʃʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reassure?
Reassure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHOOR). Broken into parts: ree · uh · SHOOR.
Is reassure 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 /ˌriːəˈʃʊə/ (ree-uh-SHOOR).