How to Pronounce "in private"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpɹaɪvət
in PRY-vuht
ˈɪn/ /pɹˈaɪvət
in pry-VUHT
Definition
When something is done or said away from other people, so that no one else is listening or watching.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpɹaɪvət
British English
ˈɪn/ /pɹˈaɪvət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in PRY-vuht
UK
in pry-VUHT
Listen in Context
Can we talk in private?
She wanted to meet in private first.
They discussed the problem in private.
Let’s step outside and finish this in private.