How to pronounce prodigy
Say it like PROD-uh-jee. Prodigy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈprɑdədʒi/PROD-uh-jee
UK British/ˈprɒdɪdʒi/PROD-ih-jee
- PROD
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prodigy 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prodigy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROD-ih-jee.
What does prodigy mean?
noun
- An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak.
- An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder.
- A wonderful example of something.
Where does prodigy come from?
From Middle English prodige (“portent”), from Latin prōdigium (“omen, portent, prophetic sign”).
Questions about saying prodigy
How do you pronounce prodigy?
Say PROD-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑdədʒi/. In British English it is /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prodigy?
Prodigy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROD). Broken into parts: PROD · uh · jee.
Is prodigy 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 /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/ (PROD-ih-jee).