How to pronounce publicise
Say it like PUHB-lih-syze. Publicise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB).
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- PUHB
- lih
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Publicise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of publicise
American and British speakers say publicise in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪz/ in the US and /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHB-lih-syze.
What does publicise mean?
- To make widely known to the public.“The scandal was so publicised that he lost the next election.”
- To advertise, create publicity for.“They're already publicising next month's concert.”
Where does publicise come from?
From public + -ise.
Words that rhyme with publicise
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Words that sound like publicise
Questions about saying publicise
How do you pronounce publicise?
Say PUHB-lih-syze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in publicise?
Publicise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB). Broken into parts: PUHB · lih · syze.
Do Americans and Brits say publicise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as publicise?
Publicise sounds the same as publicize in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.