premise

How to Split "premise" into Syllables

The word premise is divided into 3 syllables: pre·mi·se. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pre — 1st syllable
• mi — 2nd syllable
• se — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of premise:

• IPA: /ˈpɹɛm.ɪs/

📖 Definitions

1. A proposition antecedently supposed or proved; something previously stated or assumed as the basis of further argument; a condition; a supposition.
2. premise (third-person singular simple present premises, present participle premising, simple past and past participle premised)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English premise, premisse, from Old French premisse, from Medieval Latin premissa (“set before”) (premissa propositio (“the proposition set before”)), feminine past participle of Latin praemittere (“to send or put before”), from prae- (“before”) + mittere (“to send”). Sense 4, a piece of real estate arose from the misinterpretation of the word by property owners while reading title deeds where the word was used with the legal sense.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down premise into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare premise with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
premise	3	pre·mi·se
paranoiac	3	pa-ra-noiac
pernicious	3	per-ni-cious
promiscuous	4	pro-mi-scu-ous
princess	2	prin-cess

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to premise:

pref, prep, pres, prey, preen, press, preach, preamp.