How many syllables in "prisons"?

"prisons" has 2 lettergrepen (pris - ons).

How to divide "prisons"?

"prisons" divides into 2 parts: pris · ons.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"prisons": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pris·ons

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PRIS-ons(pris · ons)● ○

Stress in "prisons" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɪz.ənz⁄

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How many syllables in "prisons"?: "prisons" has 2 lettergrepen (pris - ons).
How to divide "prisons"?: "prisons" divides into 2 parts: pris · ons.
Where is the stress in "prisons"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "prisons"?: Say each syllable slowly (pris... ons) and listen on SayItVid.