To pronounce "privet", say PRIV-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɪ.vɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɹɪ.vɪt/
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"privet" has 2 syllables: priv-et. It rhymes with covet and divot, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Privet" has 2 syllables: priv · et.
The IPA transcription of "privet" is /ˈpɹɪ.vɪt/.
Privet: Any of various shrubs and small trees in the genus Ligustrum.
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