How to pronounce privity
Say it like PRIV-ih-tee. Privity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIV).
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- PRIV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Privity 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of privity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PRIV-ih-tee.
What does privity mean?
- A relationship between parties seen as being a result of their mutual interest or participation in a given transaction, e.g. contract, estate, etc.
- The fact of being privy to something; knowledge, compliance.
Where does privity come from?
From Anglo-Norman priveté, privitee et al., Old French priveté, from privé + -té.
Words that rhyme with privity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of privity.
- sensitivity
- connectivity
- positivity
- objectivity
- inactivity
- hyperactivity
- subjectivity
- passivity
- proclivity
- receptivity
Questions about saying privity
How do you pronounce privity?
Say PRIV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪvɪti/. In British English it is /ˈprɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in privity?
Privity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIV). Broken into parts: PRIV · ih · tee.
Is privity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈprɪvɪti/ (PRIV-ih-tee).