Speakur

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public office

/ˈpʌblɪk ˈɔfɪs/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.18 in modern English

Syllables
pub-lic-o-ffice
IPA
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈɔfɪs/
26
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A position or occupation established by law or by the act of a government body, for the purpose of exercising the authority of the government in the service of the public.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From public + office.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpʌblɪk ˈɔfɪs/
  • British English: /ˈpʌblɪk ˈɒfɪs/

Usage

Inflected Forms

public offices (plural)

Phrases

public officer

Frequently Paired Words

public officer

Questions

How do you pronounce public office?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpʌblɪk ˈɔfɪs/.
What does public office mean?
A position or occupation established by law or by the act of a government body, for the purpose of exercising the authority of the government in the service of the public.
Where does public office come from?
From public + office.

How to pronounce public office

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