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Try LingUp Now!Begin with the 'sh' sound, like in 'shoe'. Your lips should be rounded.
Move to a short 'u' sound, with your tongue relaxed and in the middle of your mouth.
Finish with a soft 'r' sound, gently curling your tongue towards the roof of your mouth.
s(u)-er (missing 'r' sound)
shoo-er (adding extra syllable)
shur-ree (additional vowel sound)
Begin with the 'sh' sound, like in 'she'. Keep your lips rounded.
Transition to a long 'aw' sound, with your tongue high at the back of your mouth.
End slightly with relaxed lips, without a pronounced 'r' sound.
shah (missing 'aw' vowel)
shor (too much 'r' sound)
shaw-uh (added extra syllable)
Yes, the 'r' is pronounced. Curl your tongue slightly.
Because the 'r' is often silent and the vowel is longer.
In American English, 'shore' has a longer vowel sound.
Confident and certain about something.
/ˈʃʊrli/
Without doubt; certainly.
/ɪnˈʃʊr/
Make certain that something will occur.
/ɪnˈʃʊr/
Provide or obtain insurance.
In 'surely', pronounce 'ly' distinctly.
In 'ensure', emphasize 'en' sound.
In 'insure', pronounce 'in' clearly.
Ensure your vowels are differentiated by length. Take time to practice subtle differences.
Focus on the rounded lips for the 'sh' sound to distinguish from 's'.
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