How to Pronounce Ensuring

To pronounce "ensuring", say ENS-ur-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ensuring”

"ensuring" has 3 syllables: ens-ur-ing. It rhymes with alluring and enduring, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: insuring — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ensuring mean?

verb

  1. To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.
  2. To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).

    “I use an alarm clock to ensure that I get up on time.”

Words that rhyme with ensuring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

alluringenduringreassuringobscuringprocuringluringtouringassuringsecuringcuringmaturinginsuring

Related words

guaranteeassureascertainseecontrolsecureinsurecheck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ensuring"?▾

"Ensuring" has 3 syllables: ens · ur · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "ensuring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ensuring" is /ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/.

What does "ensuring" mean?▾

Ensuring: To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

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