How to pronounce premiers
Say it like preh-MEERZ. Premiers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEERZ).
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- preh
- MEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Premiers 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.
- MEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of premiers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: preh-MEERZ.
What does premiers mean?
- plural of premier How to pronounce premier
- third-person singular simple present indicative of premier How to pronounce premier
Words that rhyme with premiers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of premiers.
Questions about saying premiers
How do you pronounce premiers?
Say preh-MEERZ. The American pronunciation is /prɛˈmɪrz/. In British English it is /prɛˈmɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in premiers?
Premiers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEERZ). Broken into parts: preh · MEERZ.
Is premiers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prɛˈmɪəz/ (preh-MEERZ).