How to pronounce premiums
Say it like PREE-mee-umz. Premiums has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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US American/ˈprimiəmz/PREE-mee-umz
UK British/ˈpriːmɪəmz/PREE-meermz
- PREE
- mee
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Premiums 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.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of premiums
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: PREE-meermz.
What does premiums mean?
noun
- plural of premium How to pronounce premium
Questions about saying premiums
How do you pronounce premiums?
Say PREE-mee-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprimiəmz/. In British English it is /ˈpriːmɪəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in premiums?
Premiums has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · mee · umz.
Is premiums pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈpriːmɪəmz/ (PREE-meermz).