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 |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say prisoner slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pris, on, er. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with prisoner
- commissioner
- practitioner
- listener
- conditioner
- petitioner
- parishioner
- visitor
- inquisitor
- milliner
- thickener
- reasoner
- presenter
- solicitor
- titular
- freshener
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).