How to pronounce duoplural
Say it like dyoo-oh-PLUUR-ul. Duoplural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLUUR).
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- dyoo
- oh
- PLUUR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duoplural 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PLUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of duoplural
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dyoo-oh-PLOOR-rul.
What does duoplural mean?
- Pertaining to grammatical number (as in singular and plural), referring to two or more of something; nonsingular.
- Duoplural number; the grammatical number of a noun marking two or more of something.
Where does duoplural come from?
From duo- + plural.
Words that rhyme with duoplural
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duoplural.
Questions about saying duoplural
How do you pronounce duoplural?
Say dyoo-oh-PLUUR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdjuoʊˈplʊrəl/. In British English it is /ˌdjuːəʊˈplʊərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duoplural?
Duoplural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLUUR). Broken into parts: dyoo · oh · PLUUR · ul.
Is duoplural 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 /ˌdjuːəʊˈplʊərəl/ (dyoo-oh-PLOOR-rul).