prestige

/prɛˈstiːʒ/

Syllables pre·stige

Stress pre-STIGE

Phonics Breakdown

pre

/prɛ/

short e

stige

/stiːʒ/

soft g

Meaning

widespread respect and admiration based on achievement or status

Sound Reference

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pre=/prɛ/(press) + sti=/stiː/(steel) + ge=/ʒ/(measure)

Example

The university enjoys great international prestige.