Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

insurance

/ɪnˈʃʊɹ.əns/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.94 in modern English

Syllables
in-sur-ance
IPA
/ɪnˈʃʊɹ.əns/
11
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.

Uncountable

noun

The business of providing insurance.

Uncountable

noun

Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event.

Uncountable

noun

A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack.

Uncountable

noun

An insurance policy.

Countable

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Etymology

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ɪnˈʃʊɹ.əns/

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Questions

How do you pronounce insurance?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɪnˈʃʊɹ.əns/.
What does insurance mean?
A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
Where does insurance come from?
From the older form ensurance, see also assurance. By surface analysis, insure + -ance.

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