How to pronounce garrison
Say it like GAR-ih-sun. Garrison has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- ih
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garrison pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of garrison
American and British speakers say garrison in essentially the same way: /ˈɡærɪsən/ in the US and /ˈɡærɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAR-ih-sun.
What does garrison mean?
- a fortified military post where troops are stationed
- United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879)
- the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place
- station (troops) in a fort or garrison
Where does garrison come from?
From Middle English garisoun, garysoun, from Old French garison, guarison, from guarir + -ison, ultimately of Germanic origin; thus a doublet of warison.
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Questions about saying garrison
How do you pronounce garrison?
Say GAR-ih-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡærɪsən/. In British English it is /ˈɡærɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garrison?
Garrison has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · ih · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say garrison the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡærɪsən/ and the British form is /ˈɡærɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.