To pronounce "public-spirited", say PUBL-icsp-ir-it-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
public-spirited
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PUBL-icsp-ir-it-ed
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"public-spirited" has 5 syllables: publ-icsp-ir-it-ed. It rhymes with spirited and dispirited, if that helps it stick.
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"Public-spirited" has 5 syllables: publ · icsp · ir · it · ed.
Public-spirited: Having personal motivation toward the betterment of the public.
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