How to Pronounce Pageant

To pronounce "pageant", say PAG-eant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpædʒənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpædʒənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pageant”

"pageant" has 2 syllables: pag-eant.

What does pageant mean?

noun

  1. A competition in which participants compete for a determination that one is the most physically attractive.

noun

  1. An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.
  2. A spectacular ceremony.

verb

  1. To exhibit in show; to represent; to mimic.

Synonyms

beauty contestspectacle

Related words

pageantryentertainmentshowmanshipspectacleperforminggiggalafestival

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pageant"?▾

"Pageant" has 2 syllables: pag · eant.

What is the IPA transcription of "pageant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pageant" is /ˈpædʒənt/.

What does "pageant" mean?▾

Pageant: A competition in which participants compete for a determination that one is the most physically attractive.

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