How to Pronounce "privileges"

word

/ˈpɹɪvɪɫədʒəz/

PRI-vi-lij-iz

/pɹˈɪvɪlɪdʒɪz/

PRI-vi-lij-iz

Definition

Advantages, rights, or benefits that are given to certain people or groups, often because of their status or position.

American English

/ˈpɹɪvɪɫədʒəz/

British English

/pɹˈɪvɪlɪdʒɪz/

PRI-vi-lij-iz

Only managers have certain privileges in the company.

Students with good grades enjoy extra privileges at school.

Parking near the entrance is one of the privileges for VIP members.

He took his privileges for granted and didn't appreciate them until they were gone.