How to pronounce prestidigitator
Say it like pres-tih-DIJ-uh-tay-ter. Prestidigitator has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIJ).
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- pres
- tih
- DIJ
- uh
- tay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prestidigitator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- presGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of prestidigitator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pres-tih-DIJ-uh-tay-tuh.
What does prestidigitator mean?
- One who performs feats of prestidigitation; a sleight-of-hand artist.
Where does prestidigitator come from?
Borrowed from French prestidigitateur.
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Questions about saying prestidigitator
How do you pronounce prestidigitator?
Say pres-tih-DIJ-uh-tay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɛstɪˈdɪdʒəteɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌprɛstɪˈdɪdʒəteɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prestidigitator?
Prestidigitator has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIJ). Broken into parts: pres · tih · DIJ · uh · tay · ter.
Is prestidigitator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌprɛstɪˈdɪdʒəteɪtə/ (pres-tih-DIJ-uh-tay-tuh).