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insurance
Definition:
(nou) promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company (nou) written contract or certificate of insurance (nou) protection against future loss
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈʃʊərəns
Examples:
The most common donee beneficiary contract is a life insurance policy.
It is a contract between the insured and the insurance company.
The insurance paperwork is in the briefcase.
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Common mistakes of insurance pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "in-SUR-ance" instead of the correct "IN-shur-ance" (ˈɪn.ʃər.əns for US and ˈɪn.ʃʊə.rəns for UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable to get it right.
- Mispronouncing the "s" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "insurance" with a "z" sound, saying "in-zhur-ance". The correct pronunciation uses an "sh" sound. Tip: Practice the "sh" sound by saying "shoe" and then "insurance".
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some speakers stress the last syllable too much, saying "in-sur-ANCE" instead of "in-SUR-ance". The stress should be on the first syllable. Tip: Break it down: "IN-shur-ance".
- Omitting the vowel sound: In fast speech, some may drop the vowel in the second syllable, saying "in-surance". The second syllable should have a clear vowel sound. Tip: Say it slowly to ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly.
- Confusing "insurance" with "insure": Some learners mix up the pronunciation of "insurance" and "insure", stressing the wrong syllables. "Insurance" is "IN-shur-ance", while "insure" is "in-SHUR". Tip: Practice both words separately to distinguish them.