How to pronounce promise

promise

/ˈprɑːməs/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɑː/as in father	A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

Didn't you promise never to tell a lie?

How do you pronounce promise?

Promise is pronounced /ˈprɑːməs/ in American English.

How many syllables are in promise?

Promise has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in promise?

The first syllable: /ˈprɑːməs/.