How to pronounce premises
Say it like PREM-uh-suz. Premises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREM).
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- PREM
- uh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Premises pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of premises
American and British speakers say premises in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛməsəz/ in the US and /ˈprɛmɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREM-ih-siz.
What does premises mean?
- land and the buildings on it“bread is baked on the premises”“the were evicted from the premises”
Questions about saying premises
How do you pronounce premises?
Say PREM-uh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛməsəz/. In British English it is /ˈprɛmɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in premises?
Premises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREM). Broken into parts: PREM · uh · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say premises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛməsəz/ and the British form is /ˈprɛmɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.