How to Pronounce "insurance"
word
/ˌɪnˈʃʊɹəns/
in-SHOOR-uhns
/ɪnʃˈɔːɹəns/
in-SHAW-ruhns
Definition
Insurance is an arrangement in which you pay money to a company so that it will pay costs or losses if something bad happens, such as an accident, illness, or damage.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈʃʊɹəns/
British English
/ɪnʃˈɔːɹəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SHOOR-uhns
UK
in-SHAW-ruhns
Listen in Context
We need insurance for our new car.
Her job offers health insurance.
Do you have travel insurance?
The repairs were expensive, but luckily my insurance covered most of it.