How to pronounce publicist
Say it like PUHB-lih-sist. Publicist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB).
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- PUHB
- lih
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Publicist 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.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of publicist
American and British speakers say publicist in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌblɪsɪst/ in the US and /ˈpʌblɪsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHB-lih-sist.
What does publicist mean?
- A person whose job is to publicize information or events; a publicity agent; a public relations agent or worker.
- A journalist, often a commentator, who focusses on politics.
Where does publicist come from?
Borrowed from French publiciste, equivalent to public + -ist.
Questions about saying publicist
How do you pronounce publicist?
Say PUHB-lih-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌblɪsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈpʌblɪsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in publicist?
Publicist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB). Broken into parts: PUHB · lih · sist.
Do Americans and Brits say publicist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌblɪsɪst/ and the British form is /ˈpʌblɪsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.