How to pronounce prestige
Say it like preh-STEEZH. Prestige has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEEZH).
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- preh
- STEEZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prestige 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.
- STEEZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prestige
American and British speakers say prestige in essentially the same way: /prɛˈstiʒ/ in the US and /prɛˈstiːʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: preh-STEEZH.
What does prestige mean?
- a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.“he wanted to achieve power and prestige”
Where does prestige come from?
From French prestige (“illusion, fascination, enchantment, prestige”), from Latin praestīgium (“a delusion, an illusion”).
Questions about saying prestige
How do you pronounce prestige?
Say preh-STEEZH. The American pronunciation is /prɛˈstiʒ/. In British English it is /prɛˈstiːʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prestige?
Prestige has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEEZH). Broken into parts: preh · STEEZH.
Do Americans and Brits say prestige the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɛˈstiʒ/ and the British form is /prɛˈstiːʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.