How to pronounce reinsurance
Say it like ree-in-SHUUR-uns. Reinsurance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUUR).
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- ree
- in
- SHUUR
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinsurance 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 reinsurance
American and British speakers say reinsurance in essentially the same way: /ˌriɪnˈʃʊrəns/ in the US and /ˌriːɪnˈʃʊrəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-in-SHUUR-uns.
What does reinsurance mean?
- Insurance purchased by insurance companies that spreads the risk associated with selling insurance around so the danger of one large monetary loss is minimized. Such insurance and catastrophe bonds are backstops to insurer insolvency from unexpectedly large losses.
Where does reinsurance come from?
From re- + insurance.
Words that rhyme with reinsurance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reinsurance.
Questions about saying reinsurance
How do you pronounce reinsurance?
Say ree-in-SHUUR-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnˈʃʊrəns/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnˈʃʊrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinsurance?
Reinsurance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUUR). Broken into parts: ree · in · SHUUR · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say reinsurance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriɪnˈʃʊrəns/ and the British form is /ˌriːɪnˈʃʊrəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.