How many syllables in "premise"?

"premise" has 2 lettergrepen (prem - ise).

How to divide "premise"?

"premise" divides into 2 parts: prem · ise.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"premise": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:prem·ise

Hoofdklemtoon

PREM-ise(prem · ise)● ○

Stress in "premise" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɛm.ɪs⁄

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IPAˈprɛm.ɪs

Lettergrepenprem·ise

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How many syllables in "premise"?: "premise" has 2 lettergrepen (prem - ise).
How to divide "premise"?: "premise" divides into 2 parts: prem · ise.
Where is the stress in "premise"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "premise"?: Say each syllable slowly (prem... ise) and listen on SayItVid.