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premium
Definition:
(nou) payment for insurance (nou) the amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value (nou) a fee charged for exchanging currencies (nou) a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc. (nou) payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpriːmɪəm
Examples:
The payment the insured makes to the insurer is called the premium.
The insured must pay the insurer the premium each term.
During the grace period your insurance company cannot repudiate a claim on the basis that the premium has not been paid.
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Common mistakes of premium pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pre-MI-um" /prɪˈmiː.əm/ instead of the correct "PRE-mi-um" /ˈpriː.mi.əm/. Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Skipping the vowel sound: A common mistake is omitting the vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "prem-um" instead of "pre-mee-um". Tip: Practice saying the full vowel sounds in each syllable to improve clarity.
- Confusing "premium" with "premier": Some confuse "premium" with "premier," pronouncing it as "PREM-ier" /ˈprɛm.i.ər/. Tip: Remember that "premium" has three syllables, while "premier" has two, and focus on the correct vowel sounds.
- Pronouncing the "u" incorrectly: Learners may pronounce "premium" with a short "u" sound, like "prem-yum" /ˈprɛm.jəm/. Tip: Use the long "ee" sound in the second syllable to ensure you are saying "premium" correctly.
- Overemphasizing the final "m": Some speakers might overly stress the final "m," making it sound like "premi-UM" /prɪˈmiː.ʌm/. Tip: Keep the final syllable light and smooth to maintain the natural flow of the word.