Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce prerogative

pruh-ROG-uh-tiv - four syllables, stress on 'ROG'; note the 'r' right after the first vowel

US/pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/

pɹəɹɑɡətɪv

UK/pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/

pɹɪɹɒɡətɪv

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Common mistake

Often said (and spelled) 'per-ROG-uh-tiv'; the 'r' comes right after the 'p' - 'pruh-ROG-uh-tiv'.

What “prerogative” means

An exclusive hereditary or official right or privilege.

A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement.

In a sentence

  • In the royal court, the monarch exercised prerogatives concerning tax exemptions.
  • The king used his prerogative to grant pardons.

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