How many syllables in prisoners?

Syllables in prisoners

3 or 2

pris·on·ers

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

How to say prisoners

Said as /ˈpɹɪzənɚz/3 syllables, PRIS-on-ers · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈpɹɪznɚz/2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

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

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