How to pronounce shure
Say it like SHOOR. Shure is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of shure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHOOR.
What does shure mean?
- Eye dialect spelling of sure.
Words that rhyme with shure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shure.
Words that sound like shure
Questions about saying shure
How do you pronounce shure?
Say SHOOR. The American pronunciation is /ʃʊr/. In British English it is /ʃʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shure?
Shure is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHOOR.
Is shure 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 /ʃʊə/ (SHOOR).
What words sound the same as shure?
Shure sounds the same as sure in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.