How to pronounce reinsured
Say it like ree-in-SHOORD. Reinsured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHOORD).
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- ree
- in
- SHOORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinsured 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.
- SHOORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of reinsured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-in-SHOORD.
What does reinsured mean?
- simple past and past participle of reinsure How to pronounce reinsure
Words that rhyme with reinsured
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reinsured.
Questions about saying reinsured
How do you pronounce reinsured?
Say ree-in-SHOORD. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnˈʃʊrd/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnˈʃʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinsured?
Reinsured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHOORD). Broken into parts: ree · in · SHOORD.
Is reinsured 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 /ˌriːɪnˈʃʊəd/ (ree-in-SHOORD).