To pronounce "public-spiritedness", say PUBL-icsp-ir-it-edn-ess — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
public-spiritedness
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PUBL-icsp-ir-it-edn-ess
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"public-spiritedness" has 6 syllables: publ-icsp-ir-it-edn-ess. It rhymes with spiritedness and low-spiritedness, if that helps it stick.
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"Public-spiritedness" has 6 syllables: publ · icsp · ir · it · edn · ess.
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