How to pronounce duodecet
Say it like dyoo-uh-deh-SET. Duodecet has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SET).
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- dyoo
- uh
- deh
- SET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duodecet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of duodecet
American and British speakers say duodecet in essentially the same way: /ˌdjuədɛˈsɛt/ in the US and /ˌdjuːədɛˈsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dyoo-uh-deh-SET.
What does duodecet mean?
- A group of twelve musicians; a piece of music written for such a group
Where does duodecet come from?
From decet on the model of Latin duodecim (“twelve”).
Words that rhyme with duodecet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duodecet.
Questions about saying duodecet
How do you pronounce duodecet?
Say dyoo-uh-deh-SET. The American pronunciation is /ˌdjuədɛˈsɛt/. In British English it is /ˌdjuːədɛˈsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duodecet?
Duodecet has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SET). Broken into parts: dyoo · uh · deh · SET.
Do Americans and Brits say duodecet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdjuədɛˈsɛt/ and the British form is /ˌdjuːədɛˈsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.