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How to pronounce premises in American English
“premises” pronunciation by American speakers
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“premises” in real sentences — American speakers
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either questionable or inaccurate premises.
The Obama White House
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know, "We don't want marketing on our premises."
NIH
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Interviews are normally conducted on the employer's premises.
Dept of Labor
Words that sound like “premises”
Words one sound away from premises — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Why real speech
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