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How to get the right pronunciation when a new word occurs for example, I would pronounce privet : /'praɪ.vɪt/ like the beginning of private but unfortunately we must pronounce it : /ˈprɪv.ɪt/ Is there any rules?

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    Unfortunately there is no definitive rules, just reams of conflicting and confusing, convoluted and meandering explanations. Even this native American stumbles on occasion. Did you look at https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/399867/pronunciation-of-priv-in-british-english-and-american-english –  Jun 04 '21 at 13:50
  • A good rule of thumb, but still not 100% accurate is if the word ends in E, pronounce the preceding vowel long. But there are exceptions. Have you tried Google translate's audio feature? –  Jun 04 '21 at 14:31
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    You might be interested in reading this answer to a question asking about the pronunciation of 'privacy' in British and American English. – Void Jun 04 '21 at 17:50

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