How to Pronounce "insure against"
expression
ˌɪnˈʃʊɹ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
in-SHUR uh-GAYNST
ɪnʃˈɔː/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
in-SHORE uh-GENST
Definition
To buy insurance or take precautions to protect yourself or your property from possible risks or losses, such as accident, theft, or damage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈʃʊɹ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ɪnʃˈɔː/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SHUR uh-GAYNST
UK
in-SHORE uh-GENST
Listen in Context
Many people insure against theft by buying home insurance.
You can insure against car accidents with auto insurance.
Farmers often insure against crop failure.
We bought travel insurance to insure against missed flights and lost luggage.