How to pronounce promised
Say it like PROM-ust. Promised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROM).
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US American/ˈprɑməst/PROM-ust
UK British/ˈprɒmɪst/PROM-ist
- PROM
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Promised pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of promised
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROM-ist.
What does promised mean?
adjective
- Predicted; expected; anticipated.
- Under obligation to some future commitment, such as a marriage or vocation.
- Due to become manifest because of a past promise.
- simple past and past participle of promise How to pronounce promise
Questions about saying promised
How do you pronounce promised?
Say PROM-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑməst/. In British English it is /ˈprɒmɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in promised?
Promised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROM). Broken into parts: PROM · ust.
Is promised pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈprɒmɪst/ (PROM-ist).