How to Pronounce Promissory

To pronounce "promissory", say PROM-iss-ory — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

PROM-iss-ory

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💡 Tip for remembering “promissory”

"promissory" has 3 syllables: prom-iss-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does promissory mean?

adjective

  1. Containing or consisting of a promise.
  2. (of a contractual provision) Stipulating the future actions required of the parties to an insurance policy or other business agreement.

Words that rhyme with promissory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

ticketpromissivepromisablepromisefulstipulatedtowardlycompromissorialguaranteed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "promissory"?▾

"Promissory" has 3 syllables: prom · iss · ory.

What does "promissory" mean?▾

Promissory: Containing or consisting of a promise.

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