privilege

/ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ/

Syllables pri·vi·lege

Stress PRI-vi-lege

Phonics Breakdown

pri

/prɪ/

short i

vi

/vɪ/

short i

lege

/lɪdʒ/

soft g

Meaning

a special right or advantage given to a person or group

Sound Reference

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pri=/prɪ/(print) + vi=/vɪ/(visit) + lege=/lɪdʒ/(college)

Example

Education is a privilege, not a right for everyone in the world.