How to Pronounce Republican

To pronounce "republican", say REP-ubl-ic-an — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “republican”

"republican" has 4 syllables: rep-ubl-ic-an.

What does republican mean?

noun

  1. Someone who favors a republic as a form of government.
  2. A bird of a kind that builds many nests together: the American cliff swallow, or the South African weaver bird.

adjective

  1. Advocating or supporting a republic as a form of government, advocating or supporting republicanism.
  2. Of or belonging to a republic.

Synonyms

anti-monarchistantiroyalist

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "republican"?▾

"Republican" has 4 syllables: rep · ubl · ic · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "republican"?▾

The IPA transcription of "republican" is /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/.

What does "republican" mean?▾

Republican: Someone who favors a republic as a form of government.

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