How to pronounce publics
Say it like PUHB-liks. Publics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce publics. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PUHB
- liks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Publics 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.
- liksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of publics
American and British speakers say publics in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌblɪks/ in the US and /ˈpʌblɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHB-liks.
What does publics mean?
- plural of public How to pronounce public
Words that sound like publics
- public's
Questions about saying publics
How do you pronounce publics?
Say PUHB-liks. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌblɪks/. In British English it is /ˈpʌblɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in publics?
Publics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB). Broken into parts: PUHB · liks.
Do Americans and Brits say publics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌblɪks/ and the British form is /ˈpʌblɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as publics?
Publics sounds the same as public's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.