American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'private' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "private" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "private"

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Simple pronunciation
prai-vuht
IPA transcription
/ˈpʰɹaɪ.vət̚/
Word frequency
569th

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What does "private" mean?

  1. for one person or group only, not for everyone

Examples of "private" in a sentence

  • Please knock before entering my private office.
  • He works as a private investigator.
  • I prefer to keep my personal life private.

How common is "private"?

Private is the 569th most common word in English.

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