How to pronounce publicizing
Say it like PUHB-luh-sy-zing. Publicizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB).
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- PUHB
- luh
- sy
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Publicizing 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of publicizing
American and British speakers say publicizing in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌbləˌsaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpʌbləˌsaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHB-luh-sy-zing.
What does publicizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of publicize How to pronounce publicize
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Questions about saying publicizing
How do you pronounce publicizing?
Say PUHB-luh-sy-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌbləˌsaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌbləˌsaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in publicizing?
Publicizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB). Broken into parts: PUHB · luh · sy · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say publicizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌbləˌsaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpʌbləˌsaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.