How to pronounce publication
Say it like puhb-lih-KAY-shun. Publication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- puhb
- lih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Publication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of publication
American and British speakers say publication in essentially the same way: /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: puhb-lih-KAY-shun.
What does publication mean?
- a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
- the act of issuing printed materials
- the communication of something to the public; making information generally known
Where does publication come from?
From Middle English publicacioun, from Old French publicacion, from Latin pūblicātiō.
Words that rhyme with publication
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of publication.
Questions about saying publication
How do you pronounce publication?
Say puhb-lih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in publication?
Publication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: puhb · lih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say publication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.