How to pronounce duals
Say it like DOO-ulz. Duals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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US American/ˈduəlz/DOO-ulz
UK British/ˈdjuːəlz/DYOO-ulz
- DOO
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of duals
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-ulz.
What does duals mean?
noun
- plural of dual How to pronounce dual
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dual How to pronounce dual
Questions about saying duals
How do you pronounce duals?
Say DOO-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈduəlz/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duals?
Duals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · ulz.
Is duals 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 /ˈdjuːəlz/ (DYOO-ulz).