How to Pronounce “public”
word
/ˈpəbɫɪk/
PUH-blik
/pˈʌblɪk/
PUH-blik
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpəbɫɪk/
British English
/pˈʌblɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUH-blik
UK
PUH-blik
Listen in Context
This is a public park. Everyone can visit.
The show is open to the public.
Some people don’t like speaking in public.
The government should listen to the public before making big decisions.