How to Pronounce Prodigious

To pronounce "prodigious", say PROD-ig-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈdɪd͡ʒəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɹəˈdɪd͡ʒəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prodigious”

"prodigious" has 3 syllables: prod-ig-ious. It rhymes with prestigious and religious, if that helps it stick.

What does prodigious mean?

adjective

  1. Very big in size or quantity; gigantic; colossal; huge.
  2. Extraordinarily exciting or amazing.

Synonyms

amazingcolossalenormousgigantichugeominousportentous

Words that rhyme with prodigious

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prestigiousreligiouslitigiousnonreligioussemireligious

Related words

bigcolossallargestupendousexceedingextraordinaryexceptionalsurpassing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prodigious"?▾

"Prodigious" has 3 syllables: prod · ig · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "prodigious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prodigious" is /pɹəˈdɪd͡ʒəs/.

What does "prodigious" mean?▾

Prodigious: Very big in size or quantity; gigantic; colossal; huge.

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