How many syllables in "prestige"?

"prestige" has 2 lettergrepen (pres - tige).

How to divide "prestige"?

"prestige" divides into 2 parts: pres · tige.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"prestige": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pres·tige

Hoofdklemtoon

pres-TIGE(pres · tige)○ ●

Stress in "prestige" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prɛˈstiːʒ⁄

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IPAprɛˈstiːʒ

Lettergrepenpres·tige

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How many syllables in "prestige"?: "prestige" has 2 lettergrepen (pres - tige).
How to divide "prestige"?: "prestige" divides into 2 parts: pres · tige.
Where is the stress in "prestige"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "prestige"?: Say each syllable slowly (pres... tige) and listen on SayItVid.