How to Pronounce "privies"
word
ˈpɹɪvi
PRIV-eez
pɹˈɪviz
pr-IV-eez
Definition
'Privies' are outdoor toilets, often small buildings separate from the main house, used before houses had indoor plumbing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɪvi
British English
pɹˈɪviz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRIV-eez
UK
pr-IV-eez
Listen in Context
The farm had two old privies behind the barn.
Children were afraid to use the privies at night.
In the past, most houses in the village had privies.
The old privies are now just used for storage.