To pronounce "privately", say PRIV-at-ely — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹaɪvətli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɹaɪvətli/
IPA
"privately" has 3 syllables: priv-at-ely.
adverb
"Privately" has 3 syllables: priv · at · ely.
The IPA transcription of "privately" is /ˈpɹaɪvətli/.
Privately: In a private manner.
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