How to pronounce publicized
Say it like PUHB-lih-syzd. Publicized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB).
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- PUHB
- lih
- syzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Publicized 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.
- syzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of publicized
American and British speakers say publicized in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHB-lih-syzd.
What does publicized mean?
- simple past and past participle of publicize How to pronounce publicize
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- publicised
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying publicized
How do you pronounce publicized?
Say PUHB-lih-syzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in publicized?
Publicized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB). Broken into parts: PUHB · lih · syzd.
Do Americans and Brits say publicized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.