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How to pronounce privileged

privileged
/ˈprɪvlədʒd/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈprɪvlɪdʒd/.

Privileged, sound by sound

/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/dʒ/as in jobOne sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

In a sentence

"To the privileged, equality feels like oppression." "To the oppressed, domination feels like equality."

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce privileged?

Privileged is pronounced /ˈprɪvlədʒd/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈprɪvlɪdʒd/, is also used.

How many syllables are in privileged?

Privileged has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in privileged?

The first syllable: /ˈprɪvlədʒd/.

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