How to pronounce prestation
Say it like preh-STAY-shun. Prestation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY).
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- preh
- STAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prestation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prestation
American and British speakers say prestation in essentially the same way: /prɛˈsteɪʃən/ in the US and /prɛˈsteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: preh-STAY-shun.
What does prestation mean?
- A gift in the context of a non-market society; a giving that takes place in a non-economic sphere
Where does prestation come from?
From Latin praestatio (“a performing, paying”), from praestare: compare French prestation.
Words that rhyme with prestation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prestation.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- administration
- operation
- organization
- nation
- application
Questions about saying prestation
How do you pronounce prestation?
Say preh-STAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /prɛˈsteɪʃən/. In British English it is /prɛˈsteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prestation?
Prestation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY). Broken into parts: preh · STAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say prestation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɛˈsteɪʃən/ and the British form is /prɛˈsteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.