How to pronounce dupe
Say it like DOOP. Dupe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dupe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of dupe
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOOP.
What does dupe mean?
- To swindle, deceive, or trick.
- A person who has been deceived.
- A duplicate of a photographic image.
- A duplicate of an order receipt printed for kitchen staff.
- A word which appears more than once in a crossword puzzle.
Where does dupe come from?
From French duper, from Middle French duppe, alteration of huppe (“hoopoe”), from Latin, onomatopoeic.
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Words that rhyme with dupe
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Questions about saying dupe
How do you pronounce dupe?
Say DOOP. The American pronunciation is /dup/. In British English it is /djuːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dupe?
Dupe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOOP.
Is dupe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /djuːp/ (DYOOP).