How to Pronounce Insured

To pronounce "insured", say INS-ur-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

INS-ur-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “insured”

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

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

What does insured 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

noun

  1. The person or persons whose interests are protected by an insurance policy.

Words that rhyme with insured

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assuredprocuredobscuredreassuredinuredenduredensuredsecuredcuredcontouredalluredlured

Related words

insurerinsurableinsurancepolicyholderfundedstaffedguaranteeddelivered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "insured"?▾

"Insured" has 3 syllables: ins · ur · ed.

What does "insured" mean?▾

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

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