To pronounce "publicly-held", say PUBL-iclyh-eld — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PUBL-iclyh-eld
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"publicly-held" has 3 syllables: publ-iclyh-eld.
"Publicly-held" has 3 syllables: publ · iclyh · eld.
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