How to pronounce prisoners
Say it like PRIZ-uh-nerz. Prisoners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIZ).
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- PRIZ
- uh
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prisoners pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of prisoners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PRIZ-uh-nuz.
What does prisoners mean?
- plural of prisoner How to pronounce prisoner
Questions about saying prisoners
How do you pronounce prisoners?
Say PRIZ-uh-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪzənɚz/. In British English it is /ˈprɪzənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prisoners?
Prisoners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIZ). Broken into parts: PRIZ · uh · nerz.
Is prisoners pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈprɪzənəz/ (PRIZ-uh-nuz).