How to pronounce privet
Say it like PRIV-it. Privet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIV).
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- PRIV
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Privet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of privet
American and British speakers say privet in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪvɪt/ in the US and /ˈprɪvɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIV-it.
What does privet mean?
- Any of various shrubs and small trees in the genus Ligustrum.
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Where does privet come from?
Unknown origin, but possibly connected to prime.
Questions about saying privet
How do you pronounce privet?
Say PRIV-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪvɪt/. In British English it is /ˈprɪvɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in privet?
Privet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIV). Broken into parts: PRIV · it.
Do Americans and Brits say privet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪvɪt/ and the British form is /ˈprɪvɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.