How to pronounce underinsure
Say it like uhn-duh-rin-SHOR. Underinsure has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SHOR).
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- uhn
- duh
- rin
- SHOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underinsure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SHORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of underinsure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-rin-SHAW.
What does underinsure mean?
- To insure insufficiently.“Since the house was underinsured, we couldn't afford to replace most of the furniture after the fire.”
Where does underinsure come from?
From under- + insure.
Words that rhyme with underinsure
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Questions about saying underinsure
How do you pronounce underinsure?
Say uhn-duh-rin-SHOR. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndərɪnˈʃɔr/. In British English it is /ˌʌndərɪnˈʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underinsure?
Underinsure has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SHOR). Broken into parts: uhn · duh · rin · SHOR.
Is underinsure 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 /ˌʌndərɪnˈʃɔː/ (uhn-duh-rin-SHAW).