How to pronounce duodene
Say it like DYOO-oh-deen. Duodene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYOO).
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- DYOO
- oh
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duodene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYOOSay 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.
- deenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of duodene
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DYOO-oh-deen.
What does duodene mean?
- A schematic group of twelve notes.
- A group of twelve.
Where does duodene come from?
From mediaeval Latin duodena (“dozen”), from duodeni.
Questions about saying duodene
How do you pronounce duodene?
Say DYOO-oh-deen. The American pronunciation is /ˈdjuoʊdin/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːəʊdin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duodene?
Duodene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYOO). Broken into parts: DYOO · oh · deen.
Is duodene 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 /ˈdjuːəʊdin/ (DYOO-oh-deen).