How to Pronounce Public

To pronounce "public", say PUBL-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpʌblɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpʌblɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “public”

"public" has 2 syllables: publ-ic. It rhymes with niblick and nonpublic, if that helps it stick.

What does public mean?

noun

  1. The people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.

    “Members of the public may not proceed beyond this point.”

  2. A public house; an inn.

adjective

  1. Able to be seen or known by everyone; open to general view, happening without concealment.
  2. Pertaining to the people as a whole (as opposed to a private group); concerning the whole country, community etc.

Antonyms

private

Words that rhyme with public

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

niblicknonpublicinterpublic

Related words

semipublicopencommonworldpopulacecommunitynationalunrestricted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "public"?▾

"Public" has 2 syllables: publ · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "public"?▾

The IPA transcription of "public" is /ˈpʌblɪk/.

What does "public" mean?▾

Public: The people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.

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