How to pronounce publishing
Say it like PUHB-lih-shing. Publishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB).
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- PUHB
- lih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Publishing 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.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of publishing
American and British speakers say publishing in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHB-lih-shing.
What does publishing mean?
- the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
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Questions about saying publishing
How do you pronounce publishing?
Say PUHB-lih-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in publishing?
Publishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB). Broken into parts: PUHB · lih · shing.
Do Americans and Brits say publishing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.