How to Pronounce "prestigious"
word
/pɝˈstidʒəs/, /pɹɛˈstɪdʒəs/
pre-STIJ-uhs
/pɹɛstˈɪdʒəs/
pre-STIJ-uhs
Definition
Describes something or someone that is respected or admired by many people, often because of high quality or achievement.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɝˈstidʒəs/, /pɹɛˈstɪdʒəs/
British English
/pɹɛstˈɪdʒəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pre-STIJ-uhs
UK
pre-STIJ-uhs
Listen in Context
She got into a prestigious university.
It is a prestigious award in science.
He works for a prestigious law firm.
Getting accepted into such a prestigious program is a big achievement.