How to Pronounce Presage

To pronounce "presage", say PRES-ag-e — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹɪˈseɪdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/pɹɪˈseɪdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “presage”

"presage" has 3 syllables: pres-ag-e. It rhymes with message and lesage, if that helps it stick.

What does presage mean?

noun

  1. A warning of a future event; an omen.
  2. An intuition of a future event; a presentiment.

verb

  1. To predict or foretell something.
  2. To make a prediction.

Synonyms

foreshadowforespellportend

Words that rhyme with presage

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

messagelesage

Related words

omenportendbodeportentforetellprognosticprognosticateprefigure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "presage"?▾

"Presage" has 3 syllables: pres · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "presage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "presage" is /pɹɪˈseɪdʒ/.

What does "presage" mean?▾

Presage: A warning of a future event; an omen.

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