How to Pronounce Publican

To pronounce "publican", say PUBL-ic-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpʌblɪkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpʌblɪkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “publican”

"publican" has 3 syllables: publ-ic-an.

What does publican mean?

noun

  1. The landlord of a public house.
  2. A tax collector in Ancient Rome.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "publican"?▾

"Publican" has 3 syllables: publ · ic · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "publican"?▾

The IPA transcription of "publican" is /ˈpʌblɪkən/.

What does "publican" mean?▾

Publican: The landlord of a public house.

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