How do you pronounce "prerogative"?

In American English: /prɪˈrɑːgətɪv/ (pri-RAHG-uht-iv). In British English: /pɹɪɹˈɒgətɪv/ (prir-OG-uht-iv). In Canadian English: /prɪˈrɑːgətɪv/ (pri-RAHG-uht-iv). In Australian English: /pɹɪɹˈɒɡətˌɪv/ (prir-OG-uht-iv).

Is "prerogative" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /prɪˈrɑːgətɪv/ (pri-RAHG-uht-iv), while in British English it's /pɹɪɹˈɒgətɪv/ (prir-OG-uht-iv).

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prerogative

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/prɪˈrɑːgətɪv/

pri-RAHG-uht-iv

Syllable Breakdown

prɪpre·rɑːgrog·əta·ɪvtive

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