How to pronounce prisons
Say it like PRIZ-unz. Prisons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIZ).
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- PRIZ
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prisons 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prisons
American and British speakers say prisons in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪzənz/ in the US and /ˈprɪzənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIZ-unz.
What does prisons mean?
- plural of prison How to pronounce prison
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prison How to pronounce prison
Questions about saying prisons
How do you pronounce prisons?
Say PRIZ-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪzənz/. In British English it is /ˈprɪzənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prisons?
Prisons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIZ). Broken into parts: PRIZ · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say prisons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪzənz/ and the British form is /ˈprɪzənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.