How to pronounce republicans
Say it like rih-PUHB-lih-kunz. Republicans has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHB).
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- rih
- PUHB
- lih
- kunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Republicans pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- kunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of republicans
American and British speakers say republicans in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpʌblɪkənz/ in the US and /rɪˈpʌblɪkənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PUHB-lih-kunz.
What does republicans mean?
- plural of republican How to pronounce republican
Questions about saying republicans
How do you pronounce republicans?
Say rih-PUHB-lih-kunz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpʌblɪkənz/. In British English it is /rɪˈpʌblɪkənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in republicans?
Republicans has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHB). Broken into parts: rih · PUHB · lih · kunz.
Do Americans and Brits say republicans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpʌblɪkənz/ and the British form is /rɪˈpʌblɪkənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.