How to Pronounce Privy

To pronounce "privy", say PRIVY — one syllable, IPA /ˈpɹɪv.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈpɹɪv.i/

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💡 Tip for remembering “privy”

"privy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with chivvy and chivy, if that helps it stick.

What does privy mean?

noun

  1. An outdoor facility for urination and defecation, whether open (latrine) or enclosed (outhouse).
  2. A lavatory: a room with a toilet.

adjective

  1. Private, exclusive; not public; one's own.

    “The king retreated to his privy chamber.”

  2. Secret, hidden, concealed.

Words that rhyme with privy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chivvychivycivvydivvykivilivviesivyspiveyvivie

Related words

privatesecretsecludedfacilitycaninformedjohnlav

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "privy"?▾

"Privy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "privy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "privy" is /ˈpɹɪv.i/.

What does "privy" mean?▾

Privy: An outdoor facility for urination and defecation, whether open (latrine) or enclosed (outhouse).

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