How many syllables in "premises"?

"premises" has 3 lettergrepen (prem - i - ses).

How to divide "premises"?

"premises" divides into 3 parts: prem · i · ses.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"premises": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:prem·i·ses

Hoofdklemtoon

PREM-i-ses(prem · i · ses)● ○ ○

Stress in "premises" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɛm.ɪ.sɪz⁄

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IPAˈprɛm.ɪ.sɪz

Lettergrepenprem·i·ses

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How many syllables in "premises"?: "premises" has 3 lettergrepen (prem - i - ses).
How to divide "premises"?: "premises" divides into 3 parts: prem · i · ses.
Where is the stress in "premises"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "premises"?: Say each syllable slowly (prem... i... ses) and listen on SayItVid.