How to Pronounce Premises

To pronounce "premises", say PREM-is-es — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɛməsiːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɹɛməsiːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “premises”

"premises" has 3 syllables: prem-is-es.

What does premises mean?

noun

  1. Land, and all the built structures on it, especially when considered as a single place.
  2. The subject of a conveyance or deed

Related words

assumptionprefacepremissintroducerentrentspropertyworkplace

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "premises"?▾

"Premises" has 3 syllables: prem · is · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "premises"?▾

The IPA transcription of "premises" is /ˈpɹɛməsiːz/.

What does "premises" mean?▾

Premises: Land, and all the built structures on it, especially when considered as a single place.

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