prestigious

/preˈstɪdʒəs/

Syllables pres·ti·gious

Stress pres-TI-gious

Phonics Breakdown

pre

/pre/

short e

sti

/stɪ/

short i

gious

/dʒəs/

soft g

Meaning

having high status or respect

Sound Reference

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pre=/pre/(prefix) + sti=/stɪ/(stick) + gious=/dʒəs/(religious)

Example

She graduated from a prestigious university.