How to pronounce publications
Say it like puhb-lih-KAY-shunz. Publications has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- puhb
- lih
- KAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Publications 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of publications
American and British speakers say publications in essentially the same way: /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: puhb-lih-KAY-shunz.
What does publications mean?
- plural of publication How to pronounce publication
Words that rhyme with publications
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of publications.
Questions about saying publications
How do you pronounce publications?
Say puhb-lih-KAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in publications?
Publications has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: puhb · lih · KAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say publications the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.