How to pronounce dup
Say it like DUHP. Dup is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dup
American and British speakers say dup in essentially the same way: /dʌp/ in the US and /dʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHP.
What does dup mean?
- to open (a door, gate etc.)
Where does dup come from?
From Middle English don up (“to open”), equivalent to a blend of do + up.
Words that rhyme with dup
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dup.
Questions about saying dup
How do you pronounce dup?
Say DUHP. The American pronunciation is /dʌp/. In British English it is /dʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dup?
Dup is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHP.
Do Americans and Brits say dup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌp/ and the British form is /dʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.