To pronounce "promising", say PROM-is-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PROM-is-ing
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"promising" has 3 syllables: prom-is-ing. It rhymes with unpromising, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Promising" has 3 syllables: prom · is · ing.
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