How to Pronounce "promises"
word
PRAH-muh-siz
PRO-mi-siz
Definition
A promise is something you say you will definitely do, or that something will definitely happen. It can also mean a sign that someone or something may be good or successful in the future.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɑməsəz/
British English
/pɹˈɒmɪsɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAH-muh-siz
UK
PRO-mi-siz
Listen in Context
Children often make promises they cannot keep.
He wrote down his promises in a notebook.
These promises sound too good to be true.
Politicians make big promises during elections, but people remember results.