To pronounce "prestidigitation", say PREST-id-ig-it-at-ion — 6 syllables, IPA /ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
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"prestidigitation" has 6 syllables: prest-id-ig-it-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
noun
“My favorite prestidigitation was when he pulled the live dove out of that tiny scarf.”
“His writing was peppered with verbal tricks and prestidigitation.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Prestidigitation" has 6 syllables: prest · id · ig · it · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "prestidigitation" is /ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/.
Prestidigitation: A performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands.
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