How to Pronounce "republic"
word
/ɹiˈpəbɫək/
ri-PUHB-lik
/ɹɪpˈʌblɪk/
ri-PUHB-lik
Definition
A form of government where the country is considered a public matter and leaders are elected by the people, not a king or queen.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈpəbɫək/
British English
/ɹɪpˈʌblɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-PUHB-lik
UK
ri-PUHB-lik
Listen in Context
France is a republic.
The country became a republic in 1950.
Many countries today are a republic instead of a monarchy.
After the revolution, the people voted to form a republic.