How to Pronounce Prisoner

To pronounce "prisoner", say PRIS-on-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɪzənəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɹɪzənəɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prisoner”

"prisoner" has 3 syllables: pris-on-er. It rhymes with misner and mizner, if that helps it stick.

What does prisoner mean?

noun

  1. A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
  2. Any person held against their will.

Words that rhyme with prisoner

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

misnermizner

Related words

captiveimprisonmentinmatepenitentiaryprisonjaildetentioncaptivity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prisoner"?▾

"Prisoner" has 3 syllables: pris · on · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "prisoner"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prisoner" is /ˈpɹɪzənəɹ/.

What does "prisoner" mean?▾

Prisoner: A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.

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