How to pronounce reassuring
Say it like ree-uh-SHUUR-ing. Reassuring has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUUR).
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- ree
- uh
- SHUUR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reassuring 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reassuring
American and British speakers say reassuring in essentially the same way: /ˌriəˈʃʊrɪŋ/ in the US and /riːəˈʃɔːrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-uh-SHAW-ring.
What does reassuring mean?
- present participle and gerund of reassure How to pronounce reassure
- That reassures; causing or restoring comfort or confidence.
- reassurance
Words that rhyme with reassuring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reassuring.
Questions about saying reassuring
How do you pronounce reassuring?
Say ree-uh-SHUUR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəˈʃʊrɪŋ/. In British English it is /riːəˈʃɔːrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reassuring?
Reassuring has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUUR). Broken into parts: ree · uh · SHUUR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say reassuring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriəˈʃʊrɪŋ/ and the British form is /riːəˈʃɔːrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.