How to Pronounce Garrison

To pronounce "garrison", say GARR-is-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡæɹɪsən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡæɹɪsən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “garrison”

"garrison" has 3 syllables: garr-is-on. It rhymes with characin and sarrasin, if that helps it stick.

What does garrison mean?

noun

  1. A permanent military post.
  2. The troops stationed at such a post.

verb

  1. To assign troops to a military post.
  2. To convert into a military fort.

Synonyms

delta

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Words that rhyme with garrison

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

characinsarrasinbarracancarrisynlarisonlarrisonsaracen

Related words

fortcasernbarracksstationingpatrolforcestroopsmilitary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "garrison"?▾

"Garrison" has 3 syllables: garr · is · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "garrison"?▾

The IPA transcription of "garrison" is /ˈɡæɹɪsən/.

What does "garrison" mean?▾

Garrison: A permanent military post.

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