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privilege
Definition:
(nou) a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all (nou) a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right) (nou) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ
Examples:
The privilege is that of the client and not that of the lawyer.
The case was dismissed because of the privilege.
This is the ending of special privilege for the few.
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Common mistakes of privilege pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many pronounce "privilege" with the stress on the second syllable, like "ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ." In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ." Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Omitting the middle syllable: Some people say "privlege," dropping the second syllable entirely. This leads to an incorrect pronunciation. The correct form is "ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ." Tip: Be mindful to pronounce all syllables clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "i" in the first syllable as "ee," resulting in "privilege" sounding like "ˈpree.vɪ.lɪdʒ." The correct pronunciation uses a short "i": "ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ." Tip: Practice with short vowel sounds to improve clarity.
- Confusing "privilege" with "privileged": Some confuse the two words, mispronouncing "privileged" as "ˈprɪv.lɪdʒd." The correct pronunciation is "ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒd." Tip: Remember that "privilege" has three syllables while "privileged" has four.
- Overemphasizing the "g": People often pronounce the "g" at the end of "privilege" too strongly, making it sound like "privilege" instead of the correct "ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ." Tip: Keep the "g" soft and light in pronunciation.