How to pronounce dupatta
Say it like duh-PUHT-uh. Dupatta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHT).
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US American/dʊˈpʌtə/duh-PUHT-uh
UK British/dʊˈpʌtə/duh-PUHT-uh
- duh
- PUHT
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dupatta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- PUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dupatta
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: duh-PUHT-uh.
What does dupatta mean?
noun
- A double layer of cloth worn by women as a scarf, veil etc.
Questions about saying dupatta
How do you pronounce dupatta?
Say duh-PUHT-uh. The American pronunciation is /dʊˈpʌtə/. In British English it is /dʊˈpʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dupatta?
Dupatta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHT). Broken into parts: duh · PUHT · uh.
Is dupatta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dʊˈpʌtə/ (duh-PUHT-uh).