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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable sure
  • 6 letters
Syllables
en-sure: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: en-SURE.
Pronunciation
/ɛnˈʃʊr/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as en-sure.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide ensure into syllables?

ensure divides as en-sure. en-sure: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in ensure?

Ensure has 2 syllables (en-sure).

Which syllable is stressed in ensure?

The stressed syllable in ensure is sure. The 2nd syllable is stressed: en-SURE.

How do you pronounce ensure?

/ɛnˈʃʊr/ in American English.