How to pronounce duo
Say it like DOO-oh. Duo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce duo. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DOO
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duo 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of duo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-oh.
What does duo mean?
- two items of the same kind
- two performers or singers who perform together
- a pair who associate with one another“the engaged couple”“an inseparable twosome”
Where does duo come from?
From French duo or Italian duo, from Latin duo (“two”), from Proto-Italic *duō, from Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁.
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Questions about saying duo
How do you pronounce duo?
Say DOO-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈduoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duo?
Duo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · oh.
Is duo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdjuːəʊ/ (DYOO-oh).