How to Pronounce "privy"
word
/ˈpɹɪvi/
PRI-vee
/pɹˈɪvi/
pri-VEE
Definition
If you are privy to something, especially a secret, you know about it even though most people do not. It can also refer to an old word for an outdoor toilet (rare usage).
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɪvi/
British English
/pɹˈɪvi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRI-vee
UK
pri-VEE
Listen in Context
He was privy to the details of the plan.
Only a few people are privy to this information.
She was not privy to their conversation.
I wish I was privy to what happened at the meeting.