How many syllables in prisoner?

Syllables in prisoner

3 or 2

pris·on·er

Prisoner has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say prisoner

Said as /ˈpɹɪzənɚ/3 syllables, PRIS-on-er · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈpɹɪznɚ/2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say prisoner slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pris, on, er. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in prisoner?
Prisoner has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide prisoner into syllables?
Prisoner divides as pris-on-er.
Which syllable is stressed in prisoner?
The first syllable (PRIS-on-er).

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