American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'public' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "public" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "public"

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Simple pronunciation
puhb-lihk
IPA transcription
/ˈpʰəb.lɪk̚/
Word frequency
186th

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What does "public" mean?

  1. 1.something that is open to all people
  2. 2.people in general

Examples of "public" in a sentence

  • The park is a public space.
  • She makes her views public on social media.
  • It's important to keep public areas clean.

How common is "public"?

Public is the 186th most common word in English.

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