How to Pronounce Prerogative

To pronounce "prerogative", say PRER-og-at-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈpɝˈɑɡətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈpɝˈɑɡətɪv/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pɹɪɹˈɒɡətˌɪv/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “prerogative”

"prerogative" has 5 syllables: prer-og-at-iv-e.

What does prerogative mean?

noun

  1. A hereditary or official right or privilege.
  2. A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement.

adjective

  1. Having a hereditary or official right or privilege.

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Related words

perquisiteprivilegeprivilegedjurisdictiondroitauthoritypurviewlaw

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prerogative"?▾

"Prerogative" has 5 syllables: prer · og · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prerogative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prerogative" is /ˈpɝˈɑɡətɪv/.

What does "prerogative" mean?▾

Prerogative: A hereditary or official right or privilege.

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