How to pronounce premium
Say it like PREE-mee-um. Premium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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US American/ˈprimiəm/PREE-mee-um
UK British/ˈpriːmɪəm/PREE-meerm
- PREE
- mee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Premium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of premium
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: PREE-meerm.
What does premium mean?
noun
- payment for insurance
- the amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value“they paid a premium for access to water”
- a fee charged for exchanging currencies
- having or reflecting superior quality or value“premium gasoline at a premium price”
Where does premium come from?
From Latin praemium (“prize”).
Questions about saying premium
How do you pronounce premium?
Say PREE-mee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈprimiəm/. In British English it is /ˈpriːmɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in premium?
Premium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · mee · um.
Is premium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈpriːmɪəm/ (PREE-meerm).