How to pronounce publisher
Say it like PUHB-lih-sher. Publisher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB).
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- PUHB
- lih
- sher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Publisher 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.
- sherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of publisher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUHB-lih-shuh.
What does publisher mean?
- a firm in the publishing business
- a person engaged in publishing periodicals or books or music
- the proprietor of a newspaper
Where does publisher come from?
From publish + -er.
Questions about saying publisher
How do you pronounce publisher?
Say PUHB-lih-sher. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌblɪʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in publisher?
Publisher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB). Broken into parts: PUHB · lih · sher.
Is publisher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpʌblɪʃə/ (PUHB-lih-shuh).