How to pronounce premonitions
Say it like prem-uh-NISH-unz. Premonitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH).
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- prem
- uh
- NISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Premonitions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- premKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of premonitions
American and British speakers say premonitions in essentially the same way: /prɛməˈnɪʃənz/ in the US and /prɛməˈnɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: prem-uh-NISH-unz.
What does premonitions mean?
- plural of premonition How to pronounce premonition
Questions about saying premonitions
How do you pronounce premonitions?
Say prem-uh-NISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /prɛməˈnɪʃənz/. In British English it is /prɛməˈnɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in premonitions?
Premonitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH). Broken into parts: prem · uh · NISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say premonitions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɛməˈnɪʃənz/ and the British form is /prɛməˈnɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.