How to pronounce privileged
Say it like PRIV-lujd. Privileged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIV).
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- PRIV
- lujd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Privileged 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.
- lujdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of privileged
American and British speakers say privileged in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪvlədʒd/ in the US and /ˈprɪvlɪdʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIV-lijd.
What does privileged mean?
- blessed with privileges“the privileged few”
- not subject to usual rules or penalties“a privileged statement”
- confined to an exclusive group“privy to inner knowledge”“inside information”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying privileged
How do you pronounce privileged?
Say PRIV-lujd. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪvlədʒd/. In British English it is /ˈprɪvlɪdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in privileged?
Privileged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIV). Broken into parts: PRIV · lujd.
Do Americans and Brits say privileged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪvlədʒd/ and the British form is /ˈprɪvlɪdʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.