How to pronounce premiere
Say it like preh-MEER. Premiere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEER).
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- preh
- MEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Premiere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- MEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of premiere
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PREM-eer.
What does premiere mean?
- the first public performance of a play or movie
- be performed for the first time“We premiered the opera of the young composer and it was a critical success”
- perform a work for the first time
- preceding all others in time“the premiere showing”
Where does premiere come from?
From French première (“first”).
Words that rhyme with premiere
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of premiere.
Words that sound like premiere
Questions about saying premiere
How do you pronounce premiere?
Say preh-MEER. The American pronunciation is /prɛˈmɪr/. In British English it is /ˈprɛmɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in premiere?
Premiere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEER). Broken into parts: preh · MEER.
Is premiere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈprɛmɪə/ (PREM-eer).
What words sound the same as premiere?
Premiere sounds the same as premier in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.