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premises
Definition:
(nou) land and the buildings on it
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpremɪsɪz
Examples:
The premises of this worldview are unsound.
This is impermissible by the premises of the system.
The premises must be at the disposal of the enterprise.
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Common mistakes of premises pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "prem-ˈis-es". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈprem-ɪ-sɪz". Tip: Focus on the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Pronouncing "premises" as a single syllable: Some may say "premis" instead of "prem-ɪ-sɪz". This omits the correct vowel sounds. Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid blending them together.
- Confusing "premises" with "premise": The singular "premise" is pronounced "ˈprem-ɪs", while "premises" is "ˈprem-ɪ-sɪz". This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember that "premises" has an extra syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people pronounce the "e" in "premises" like "ee", saying "prem-ees-es". The correct sound is a short "e" as in "red". Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle differences in vowel sounds.
- Overemphasizing the "s" sounds: Learners might exaggerate the "s" sounds in "premises", making it sound overly choppy. The correct pronunciation flows smoothly: "ˈprem-ɪ-sɪz". Tip: Practice saying the word in sentences to improve fluency.