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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable pub
  • 6 letters
Syllables
pub-lic: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PUB-lic.
Pronunciation
/ˈpʌblɪk/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as pub-lic.

Words that rhyme with public

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide public into syllables?

public divides as pub-lic. pub-lic: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in public?

Public has 2 syllables (pub-lic).

Which syllable is stressed in public?

The stressed syllable in public is pub. The 1st syllable is stressed: PUB-lic.

How do you pronounce public?

/ˈpʌblɪk/ in American English.