Hoe spreek je „promises” uit in het Engels
ˈprɒm.ɪ.sɪz
PROM·ih·siz
Hoofdklemtoon: PROM
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “promises”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
PROM
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
ih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
siz
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("PROM"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "promises" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "promises is" sounds like "promises-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "promises" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“promises we've made to future generations of Americans are unsustainable.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“promises them to keep them hired, even if their productivity is somewhat lower than what they otherwise would've thought.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“promises. We can't do that, but according to our research, the technologies around which we have centered our research”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“promises as much maybe as even in my parents Generation Um when we said to”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“promises that that um that Financial Brokers make to um to uh the people they”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Promises made, promises kept."”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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promises we've made to future generations of Americans are unsustainable.
Hoor in context: “promises”
5.273 clipsThe Engels word “promises” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈprɒm.ɪ.sɪz (phonetic respelling: PROM-ih-siz). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (PROM · ih · siz), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (PROM). Grammatically, “promises” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 5.273 authentic Engels video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “promises” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @1:03
“also ask people of my income level to take less in benefits because the promises we've made to future generations of Americans are unsustainable. We've got three workers for every social security retirey. Today unsustainable. We've got three workers for every social security retirey. Today”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @15:45
“of insurance, because the firm promises them to keep them hired, even if their productivity is somewhat lower than what they otherwise would've thought. even if their productivity”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @64:37
“according to our analysis. Now, you This is our research, our analysis, no promises. We can't do that, but according to our research, the technologies around which we have centered our research technologies around which we have centered our research”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @0:36
“you're going to be disappointed I think there's also I don't know that we value promises as much maybe as even in my parents Generation Um when we said to each other when we stood next to each other and made promises to each other”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @1:44
“effects on other on other people um false advertising um uh promises that that um that Financial Brokers make to um to uh the people they whose money they claim to be managing and I would regulate”
Definitie & Betekenis: “promises”
- An oath or affirmation; a vow.
- A transaction between two persons whereby the first person undertakes in the future to render some service or gift to the second person or devotes something valuable now and here to their use.
- To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.
- To give grounds for expectation, especially of something good.
Voorbeeldzinnen in context (3)
- “When I make a promise, I always stick to it.”
- “He purſued Andrew Houſtoun upon his promiſe, to give him the like Sallary for the next year, and in abſence obtained him to be holden as confeſt and Decerned.”
- “promises we've made to future generations of Americans are unsustainable. We've got three workers for every social security retirey. Today”
Veelvoorkomende uitdrukkingen
Uitspraak: “promises”
- Pronunciation:
- PROM-ih-siz
- Lettergrepen:
- PROM · ih · siz
- Written Hyphenation:
- prom · i · ses
- Hoofdklemtoon:
- PROM
- IPA:
- ˈprɒm.ɪ.sɪz
- Hoor in context
- promises
Synoniemen: “promises”
Hoor woorden die betekenisverwant zijn aan “promises” in echte videoclips:
Woorden die rijmen op “promises”
-ɒmɪsɪzWoorden met identieke klank (Homofonen)
Unieke klankGeen exacte homofonen bekend voor "promises" (⁄ˈprɒm.ɪ.sɪz⁄).
Veelgestelde vragen over „promises”
Hoe spreek je “promises” uit in het Engels?
“promises” wordt uitgesproken als ⁄ˈprɒm.ɪ.sɪz⁄ (PROM-ih-siz). Luister naar de videoclips van moedertaalsprekers hierboven om het in context te horen.
Hoeveel lettergrepen heeft “promises”?
“promises” heeft 3 lettergrepen: PROM · ih · siz.
Waar ligt de klemtoon bij “promises”?
De hoofdklemtoon bij “promises” ligt op “PROM”. Let op die beklemtoonde lettergreep in de videofragmenten hierboven.
Wat betekent “promises”?
An oath or affirmation; a vow.
Hoe kan ik “promises” in echte zinnen horen?
Deze pagina bevat 5273 videovoorbeelden van “promises” met gesynchroniseerde ondertiteling. Gebruik Vorige / Volgende (of de pijltjestoetsen ← / →) om elk fragment direct te beluisteren.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “promises”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).