How to Pronounce Prestige

To pronounce "prestige", say PREST-ig-e — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹɛˈstiʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pɹɛˈstiʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pɹɛstˈiːʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “prestige”

"prestige" has 3 syllables: prest-ig-e.

What does prestige mean?

noun

  1. The quality of how good the reputation of something or someone is, how favourably something or someone is regarded.

    “Oxford has a university of very high prestige.”

  2. (often preceded by "the") Delusion; illusion; trick.

adjective

  1. (of a linguistic form) Regarded as relatively prestigious; often, considered the standard language or language variety, or a part of such a variety.

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Related words

prestigiousnessesteemvaluabledignityreputereputationcredibilityrenown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prestige"?▾

"Prestige" has 3 syllables: prest · ig · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prestige"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prestige" is /pɹɛˈstiʒ/.

What does "prestige" mean?▾

Prestige: The quality of how good the reputation of something or someone is, how favourably something or someone is regarded.

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