How to pronounce pubic
Say it like PYOO-bik. Pubic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pubic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PYOO
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pubic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pubic
American and British speakers say pubic in essentially the same way: /ˈpjubɪk/ in the US and /ˈpjuːbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOO-bik.
What does pubic mean?
- Of, or relating to the area of the body adjacent to the pubis or the pubes.
Where does pubic come from?
From pubis + -ic.
Words that rhyme with pubic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pubic.
Questions about saying pubic
How do you pronounce pubic?
Say PYOO-bik. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjubɪk/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pubic?
Pubic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · bik.
Do Americans and Brits say pubic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjubɪk/ and the British form is /ˈpjuːbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.