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privacy
Definition:
(nou) the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others (nou) the condition of being concealed or hidden
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈprɪvəsi
Examples:
The family wants privacy.
Check the privacy and security notice of the website.
I accept the reproof about privacy.
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Common mistakes of privacy pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Many people pronounce "privacy" as /ˈprɪvəsi/ instead of the correct US /ˈpraɪvəsi/ or UK /ˈprɪvəsi/. Tip: Focus on the "i" sound in the first syllable to ensure clarity.
- Stress misplacement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pri-VA-cy" (/prɪˈveɪsɪ/). The correct stress is on the first syllable: US /ˈpraɪvəsi/, UK /ˈprɪvəsi/. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing "privacy."
- "c" sound error: The "c" in "privacy" can be mispronounced as a hard "k" sound, resulting in "privaky" (/ˈprɪvɑːki/). The correct pronunciation uses a soft "c" sound. Tip: Practice saying "privacy" with a clear "s" sound.
- Syllable omission: Some speakers might drop the second syllable, saying "privcy" (/ˈprɪvsi/). This makes the word hard to understand. Tip: Make sure to pronounce all three syllables clearly: "pri-va-cy."
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes confuse the vowel length in the first syllable, pronouncing it as "prih-vacy" (/ˈprɪhvæsi/). The correct pronunciation has a diphthong in US English. Tip: Practice the "ai" sound in the first syllable for accuracy.