How to pronounce privileges
Say it like PRIV-luh-juz. Privileges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIV).
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- PRIV
- luh
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Privileges 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of privileges
American and British speakers say privileges in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/ in the US and /ˈprɪvlɪdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIV-lih-jiz.
What does privileges mean?
- plural of privilege How to pronounce privilege
- third-person singular simple present indicative of privilege How to pronounce privilege
Questions about saying privileges
How do you pronounce privileges?
Say PRIV-luh-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈprɪvlɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in privileges?
Privileges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIV). Broken into parts: PRIV · luh · juz.
Do Americans and Brits say privileges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/ and the British form is /ˈprɪvlɪdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.