How to Pronounce "prisons"
word
/ˈpɹɪzənz/
PRI-zuhnz
/pɹˈɪzənz/
PRI-zuhnz
Definition
Buildings or places where people are kept as punishment for a crime, or while they wait for trial.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɪzənz/
British English
/pɹˈɪzənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRI-zuhnz
UK
PRI-zuhnz
Listen in Context
Many prisons have high walls and security cameras.
Some prisons are for men, and others are for women.
There are strict rules inside all prisons.
Overcrowded prisons are a big problem in many countries.