How to pronounce prodigies
Say it like PROD-uh-jeez. Prodigies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROD).
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- PROD
- uh
- jeez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prodigies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prodigies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROD-uh-jeez.
What does prodigies mean?
- plural of prodigy How to pronounce prodigy
Questions about saying prodigies
How do you pronounce prodigies?
Say PROD-uh-jeez. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑdədʒiz/. In British English it is /ˈprɒdədʒiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prodigies?
Prodigies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROD). Broken into parts: PROD · uh · jeez.
Is prodigies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈprɒdədʒiz/ (PROD-uh-jeez).