premise
nounHow to pronounce premise:
Definition of premise:
- premise (noun):
- a statement that is assumed to be true and is used as a basis for an argument
- a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn.
- a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
- either of the first two propositions of a syllogism from which the conclusion is drawn
Synonyms for premise:
declarationconditioninferencescenarioprinciplepropositionaxiomdoctrineassertionhypotheticalShow 15 more
Other 2-syllable words like premise
Here are some other common words that have 2 syllables, like premise does.
Syllable Quiz
How many syllables in the word paramour?
Question 1 of 5
Syllable Fun Fact
The coda is the part of a syllable that follows the nucleus and can be a single consonant or a consonant cluster.
You, too, can become a syllable pro and wow your friends, family, and pets!
Trending words
These words are popular right now. Visit each word to master its syllable count.