How to Pronounce Publishing

To pronounce "publishing", say PUBL-ish-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “publishing”

"publishing" has 3 syllables: publ-ish-ing.

What does publishing mean?

verb

  1. To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.

    “Most of the sketches Faulkner published in 1925 appeared in the Sunday magazine section of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.”

  2. To announce to the public.

    “No newspaper published the victim's name.”

noun

  1. The industry of publishing, including the production and distribution of books, magazines, web sites, newspapers, etc.
  2. Something published; a publication.

Synonyms

disclosemake knownpost

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Related words

publicationeditionpublishereditorialeditorreportingeditingedit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "publishing"?▾

"Publishing" has 3 syllables: publ · ish · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "publishing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "publishing" is /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/.

What does "publishing" mean?▾

Publishing: To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.

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