prison

How to Split "prison" into Syllables

The word prison is divided into 2 syllables: pri·son. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pri — 1st syllable
• son — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of prison:

• IPA: /ˈpɹɪzn̩/

📖 Definitions

1. prison (countable and uncountable, plural prisons)
2. A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English prisoun, prison, a borrowing from Old French prison, from Latin prehensiōnem, accusative singular of prehensiō, from the verb prehendō. Doublet of prehension. Inherited from Old French prison, inherited from Latin prehēnsiōnem, from prehendō. Doublet of préhension. From French prison (“prison”). From Old French prison, from Latin prehensiō, prehensiōnem (“seizing, apprehending, arresting, capturing”). From Latin prehensiō, prehensiōnem, from prehendō. Bo...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down prison into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare prison with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
prison	2	pri·son
Prussian	2	prus-sian
precession	3	pre-ces-sion
presume	3	pre-su-me
person	2	per-son

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prig, prim, Priam, Price, prick, pricy, pride, prier.