How to Pronounce "premiere"
word
/pɹɛˈmɪɹ/
pruh-MEER
/pɹˌɛmiˈeə/
pre-mee-AIR
Definition
The first public performance or showing of a play, movie, or other work of art.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɹɛˈmɪɹ/
British English
/pɹˌɛmiˈeə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-MEER
UK
pre-mee-AIR
Listen in Context
The movie will have its premiere next Friday.
We went to the premiere of the new play.
Tonight is the world premiere of the concert.
Tickets for the film's premiere sold out in minutes.