How to pronounce promises
Say it like PROM-uh-suz. Promises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROM).
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- PROM
- uh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Promises 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.
- 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 promises
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROM-ih-siz.
What does promises mean?
- plural of promise How to pronounce promise
- third-person singular simple present indicative of promise How to pronounce promise
Questions about saying promises
How do you pronounce promises?
Say PROM-uh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑməsəz/. In British English it is /ˈprɒmɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in promises?
Promises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROM). Broken into parts: PROM · uh · suz.
Is promises 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 /ˈprɒmɪsɪz/ (PROM-ih-siz).