How to pronounce publishers
Say it like PUHB-lih-sherz. Publishers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB).
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- PUHB
- lih
- sherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Publishers 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.
- sherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of publishers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUHB-lih-shuz.
What does publishers mean?
- plural of publisher How to pronounce publisher
Questions about saying publishers
How do you pronounce publishers?
Say PUHB-lih-sherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌblɪʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpʌblɪʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in publishers?
Publishers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB). Broken into parts: PUHB · lih · sherz.
Is publishers 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 /ˈpʌblɪʃəz/ (PUHB-lih-shuz).