How to Pronounce Insure

To pronounce "insure", say INS-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈʃɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪnˈʃɔː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “insure”

"insure" has 3 syllables: ins-ur-e. It rhymes with obscure and assure, if that helps it stick.

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

What does insure 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.”

verb

  1. To provide for compensation if some specified risk occurs. Often agreed by policy (contract) to offer financial compensation in case of an accident, theft or other undesirable event.

    “I'm not insured against burglary.”

  2. To deal in such contracts; subscribe to a policy of insurance

Words that rhyme with insure

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

obscureassureprocuredemurealluresecureendurepureensureimmaturesurereassure

Related words

underwriteguaranteeensureseeascertainassurecontrolsecure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "insure"?▾

"Insure" has 3 syllables: ins · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "insure"?▾

The IPA transcription of "insure" is /ɪnˈʃɔː/.

What does "insure" mean?▾

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

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