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How to pronounce publisher

publisher
/ˈpʌblɪʃər/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Publisher, sound by sound

/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

Have you sent your novel to a publisher?

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce publisher?

Publisher is pronounced /ˈpʌblɪʃər/ in American English.

How many syllables are in publisher?

Publisher has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in publisher?

The first syllable: /ˈpʌblɪʃər/.

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