How to Pronounce Assured

To pronounce "assured", say ASS-ur-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈʃɔːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈʃɔːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “assured”

"assured" has 3 syllables: ass-ur-ed. It rhymes with procured and obscured, if that helps it stick.

What does assured mean?

verb

To make sure and secure.
(followed by that or of) To give (someone) confidence in the trustworthiness of (something).
“He assured of his commitment to her happiness.”

adjective

Guaranteed; secure.
Self-confident; self-assured; sure.

Synonyms

sicker

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Words that rhyme with assured

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

procured obscured reassured inured endured ensured secured cured contoured allured lured loord

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assured"?▾

"Assured" has 3 syllables: ass · ur · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "assured"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assured" is /əˈʃɔːd/.

What does "assured" mean?▾

Assured: To make sure and secure.

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