How to Pronounce "privilege"
word
/ˈpɹɪvɪɫədʒ/
PRI-vuh-lij
/pɹˈɪvɪlɪdʒ/
PRI-vuh-lij
Definition
A privilege is a special advantage, right, or benefit that not everyone has. It can also mean an honor or pleasure, especially in formal expressions like 'It was a privilege to meet you.'
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɪvɪɫədʒ/
British English
/pɹˈɪvɪlɪdʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRI-vuh-lij
UK
PRI-vuh-lij
Listen in Context
Access to clean water should not be a privilege.
Only members have the privilege of using this room.
It was a privilege to learn from her.
He grew up with a lot of privilege and didn't realize it for years.