How many syllables in "garrison"?

"garrison" has 3 lettergrepen (gar - ri - son).

How to divide "garrison"?

"garrison" divides into 3 parts: gar · ri · son.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"garrison": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gar·ri·son

Hoofdklemtoon

GAR-ri-son(gar · ri · son)● ○ ○

Stress in "garrison" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡær.ɪ.sən⁄

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IPAˈɡær.ɪ.sən

Lettergrepengar·ri·son

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How many syllables in "garrison"?: "garrison" has 3 lettergrepen (gar - ri - son).
How to divide "garrison"?: "garrison" divides into 3 parts: gar · ri · son.
Where is the stress in "garrison"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "garrison"?: Say each syllable slowly (gar... ri... son) and listen on SayItVid.