How to Pronounce "pageants"
word
ˈpædʒənts
PAJ-uhnts
pˈædʒənts
PAJ-uhnts
Definition
Competitions or public shows, especially those where contestants are judged on appearance, costume, or talent, most commonly referring to beauty contests.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpædʒənts
British English
pˈædʒənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAJ-uhnts
UK
PAJ-uhnts
Listen in Context
Many young women compete in beauty pageants.
The city holds annual pageants during the festival.
Children dressed as kings in the Christmas pageants.
Have you ever watched any of those international pageants on TV?