English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Privilege Pronunciation
Privilege is pronounced PRI-vi-luhj, IPA /ˈprɪvɪlədʒ/.
PRI-vi-luhj
US /ˈprɪvɪlədʒ/ · UK /ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ/
Syllables: PRI · vi · luhj (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A special right or advantage given to a particular person or group.
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Privilege in a Sentence
- Parking here is a privilege, not a right.
- It was a privilege to work with her.
- The club withdrew his privileges for a season.
Common Mispronunciations of Privilege
Not pri-vi-LEJ
All the weight sits on PRI at the front, and the next two beats stay faint.
Not PRI-vi-lehg
That ge ending gives a soft j, so the word closes like college.
Tip: Three beats in careful speech, PRI-vi-luhj, often run down to two, PRIV-lij.
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