How to pronounce republic
Say it like ree-PUHB-luk. Republic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHB).
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- ree
- PUHB
- luk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Republic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of republic
American and British speakers say republic in essentially the same way: /riˈpʌblək/ in the US and /rɪˈpʌblɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PUHB-lik.
What does republic mean?
- a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
- a form of government whose head of state is not a monarch“the head of state in a republic is usually a president”
Where does republic come from?
From Middle French republique (“republic”), from Latin rēspūblicā, from rēs (“thing”) + pūblica (“public”); hence literally “the public thing”.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying republic
How do you pronounce republic?
Say ree-PUHB-luk. The American pronunciation is /riˈpʌblək/. In British English it is /rɪˈpʌblɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in republic?
Republic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHB). Broken into parts: ree · PUHB · luk.
Do Americans and Brits say republic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈpʌblək/ and the British form is /rɪˈpʌblɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.