How to Pronounce "put at a premium"
expression
PUT AT uh PREE-mee-uhm
PUT AT ay PREE-mee-uhm
Definition
To consider something very valuable or important, often making it rare or highly desirable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈæt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɹimiəm
British English
pʊt/ /ˈæt/ /æɪ/ /pɹˈiːmiəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT AT uh PREE-mee-uhm
UK
PUT AT ay PREE-mee-uhm
Listen in Context
Large class sizes put individual attention at a premium.
During a drought, clean water is put at a premium.
The shortage of nurses has put their skills at a premium.
Living downtown really puts parking at a premium.