How to pronounce reinsurer
Say it like ree-in-SHUUR-er. Reinsurer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUUR).
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- ree
- in
- SHUUR
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinsurer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reinsurer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-in-SHUUR-uh.
What does reinsurer mean?
- A provider of reinsurance.
Where does reinsurer come from?
From reinsure + -er.
Words that rhyme with reinsurer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reinsurer.
Questions about saying reinsurer
How do you pronounce reinsurer?
Say ree-in-SHUUR-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnˈʃʊrɚ/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnˈʃʊrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinsurer?
Reinsurer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUUR). Broken into parts: ree · in · SHUUR · er.
Is reinsurer 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 /ˌriːɪnˈʃʊrə/ (ree-in-SHUUR-uh).