English pronunciation

How to pronounce “public”

Phonetic spelling

PUHB-lik

IPA /ˈpəbɫɪk/

Syllable stress

puhb·lik

Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.

Hear it in a sentence

  • The library is a public building.

  • She gave a public speech at the event.

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