How to Pronounce "prestidigitation"
word
ˌpɹɛstɪdɪdʒəˈteɪʃən
prest-i-dij-uh-TAY-shuhn
pɹˌɛstɪdˌɪdʒɪtˈeɪʃən
prest-i-dij-i-TAY-shuhn
Definition
A skillful performance of magic tricks, especially with quick hand movements to make objects appear, disappear, or change; sleight of hand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɹɛstɪdɪdʒəˈteɪʃən
British English
pɹˌɛstɪdˌɪdʒɪtˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
prest-i-dij-uh-TAY-shuhn
UK
prest-i-dij-i-TAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The magician amazed everyone with his prestidigitation.
He learned prestidigitation to perform card tricks at parties.
Prestidigitation requires lots of practice and patience.
His prestidigitation was so smooth that no one saw the coin disappear.