How to pronounce prodigiously
Say it like proh-DIJ-ih-slee. Prodigiously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIJ).
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- proh
- DIJ
- ih
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prodigiously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prodigiously
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-DIJ-ih-slee.
What does prodigiously mean?
- In a prodigious manner; astonishingly, enormously, impressively, wonderfully.
Where does prodigiously come from?
From prodigious + -ly.
Questions about saying prodigiously
How do you pronounce prodigiously?
Say proh-DIJ-ih-slee. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈdɪdʒɪsli/. In British English it is /prəʊˈdɪdʒɪsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prodigiously?
Prodigiously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIJ). Broken into parts: proh · DIJ · ih · slee.
Is prodigiously pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˈdɪdʒɪsli/ (proh-DIJ-ih-slee).