How to Pronounce Premier

To pronounce "premier", say PREM-ier — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹemjə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɹemjə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “premier”

"premier" has 2 syllables: prem-ier. It rhymes with austere and sneer, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: premiere — easy to mix up when writing.

What does premier mean?

noun

  1. (Westminster system) The head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet.
  2. (non-Westminster) The government leader in a legislative congress or leader of a government-level administrative body; the head of government.

verb

  1. To perform, display or exhibit for the first time.

    “The composer invited all his friends when they premiered the movie he orchestrated, we got to see it before anyone but the crew.”

  2. To govern in the role of premier.

adjective

  1. Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree.
  2. Most ancient.

Synonyms

prime ministerfirst ministerfirst lieutenantfirst mate

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Words that rhyme with premier

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austeresneerjeercavalierclearseverepeerqueerchevalierinsincereadheresteer

Related words

primefirstchancellorpmparamountmainprincipalprimary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "premier"?▾

"Premier" has 2 syllables: prem · ier.

What is the IPA transcription of "premier"?▾

The IPA transcription of "premier" is /ˈpɹemjə/.

What does "premier" mean?▾

Premier: (Westminster system) The head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet.

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