How to pronounce reinsure
Say it like ree-in-SHOOR. Reinsure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHOOR).
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- ree
- in
- SHOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinsure 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.
- SHOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of reinsure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-in-SHOOR.
What does reinsure mean?
- To insure again (extending or replacing prior insurance).
- To place insurance on the contract that insures something (allowing the insurer to offset risk in the same way the insuree did).
Where does reinsure come from?
From re- + insure.
Words that rhyme with reinsure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reinsure.
Questions about saying reinsure
How do you pronounce reinsure?
Say ree-in-SHOOR. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnˈʃʊr/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnˈʃʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinsure?
Reinsure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHOOR). Broken into parts: ree · in · SHOOR.
Is reinsure 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 /ˌriːɪnˈʃʊə/ (ree-in-SHOOR).