How to Pronounce Assurance

To pronounce "assurance", say ASS-ur-anc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈʃɔːɹəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈʃɔːɹəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “assurance”

"assurance" has 4 syllables: ass-ur-anc-e. It rhymes with reassurance and reinsurance, if that helps it stick.

What does assurance mean?

noun

  1. The act of assuring; a declaration tending to inspire full confidence; that which is designed to give confidence.
  2. The state of being assured; firm persuasion; full confidence or trust; freedom from doubt; certainty.

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Words that rhyme with assurance

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reassurancereinsurancesuranceinsurance

Related words

pledgesurenessauthorityself-assuranceconfidenceself-confidencereassurancetrust

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assurance"?▾

"Assurance" has 4 syllables: ass · ur · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "assurance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assurance" is /əˈʃɔːɹəns/.

What does "assurance" mean?▾

Assurance: The act of assuring; a declaration tending to inspire full confidence; that which is designed to give confidence.

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