How to pronounce prestigious
Say it like preh-STIJ-us. Prestigious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIJ).
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- preh
- STIJ
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prestigious 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.
- STIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prestigious
American and British speakers say prestigious in essentially the same way: /prɛˈstɪdʒəs/ in the US and /prɛˈstɪdʒəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: preh-STIJ-us.
Other ways to say prestigious
Prestigious also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- per-STEE-jus /pɚˈstidʒəs/
What does prestigious mean?
- having an illustrious reputation; respected“our esteemed leader”“a prestigious author”
- exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige“a prestigious professor at a prestigious university”
Where does prestigious come from?
Attested since the 1540s; Latin praestigiosus (“full of tricks”), praestigiae (“juggler's tricks”), possibly an alteration of praestringō (“to blindfold, to dazzle”), from prae- (“before”) with stringō (“to bind or tie”); equivalent to prestige + -ious.
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Words that rhyme with prestigious
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Questions about saying prestigious
How do you pronounce prestigious?
Say preh-STIJ-us. The American pronunciation is /prɛˈstɪdʒəs/. In British English it is /prɛˈstɪdʒəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prestigious?
Prestigious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIJ). Broken into parts: preh · STIJ · us.
Do Americans and Brits say prestigious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɛˈstɪdʒəs/ and the British form is /prɛˈstɪdʒəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.