How to pronounce publicize
Say it like PUHB-lih-syze. Publicize 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
Publicize 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 publicize
American and British speakers say publicize in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪz/ in the US and /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHB-lih-syze.
What does publicize mean?
- Alternative spelling of publicise.
Where does publicize come from?
From public + -ize.
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Words that rhyme with publicize
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Questions about saying publicize
How do you pronounce publicize?
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 publicize?
Publicize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB). Broken into parts: PUHB · lih · syze.
Do Americans and Brits say publicize 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.