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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable pub
  • 8 letters
Syllables
pub-lic-ly: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PUB-lic-ly.
Pronunciation
/ˈpʌblɪkli/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as pub-licly.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide publicly into syllables?

publicly divides as pub-lic-ly. pub-lic-ly: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in publicly?

Publicly has 3 syllables (pub-lic-ly).

Which syllable is stressed in publicly?

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

How do you pronounce publicly?

/ˈpʌblɪkli/ in American English.