How to Pronounce Insures

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

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Syllables

Letters

INS-ur-es

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"insures" has 3 syllables: ins-ur-es. It rhymes with obscures and yours, if that helps it stick.

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

verb

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

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

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "insures"?▾

"Insures" has 3 syllables: ins · ur · es.

What does "insures" mean?▾

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

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