Pronunciation
How to pronounce “sure”
“sure” is pronounced /ʃʊɹ/ — 1 syllable.
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sure
/ʃʊɹ/
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'sure' is one beat: /ʃʊɹ/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.Meaning
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
“felt certain of success”
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