How to pronounce promissory
Say it like PROM-ih-sor-ee. Promissory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROM).
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US American/ˈprɑmɪsɔri/PROM-ih-sor-ee
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- PROM
- ih
- sor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Promissory 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does promissory mean?
adjective
- Containing or consisting of a promise.
- Stipulating the future actions required of the parties to an insurance policy or other business agreement.
Where does promissory come from?
From Middle English promissorye, from Medieval Latin prōmissōrius.
Questions about saying promissory
How do you pronounce promissory?
Say PROM-ih-sor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑmɪsɔri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in promissory?
Promissory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROM). Broken into parts: PROM · ih · sor · ee.