How to pronounce duality
Say it like doo-AL-uh-tee. Duality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AL).
- doo
- AL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of duality
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dyoo-AL-ih-tee.
What does duality mean?
- The quality of containing or comprising two often opposed parts or aspects.“the moral duality of certain characters”
- The aggregate of two complementary subclasses or parts.“philosophical duality”
- The mathematical equivalence of two seemingly different theoretical descriptions of a physical system.“wave-particle duality”
Where does duality come from?
From Latin duālitās. Equivalent to dual + -ity.
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Questions about saying duality
How do you pronounce duality?
Say doo-AL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /duˈæləti/. In British English it is /djuːˈælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duality?
Duality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AL). Broken into parts: doo · AL · uh · tee.
Is duality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /djuːˈælɪti/ (dyoo-AL-ih-tee).