How to pronounce duper
Say it like DOO-per. Duper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of duper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DOO-puh.
What does duper mean?
- a person who dupes another
- a player who duplicates items by using a dupe
Where does duper come from?
From dupe + -er.
Words that rhyme with duper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duper.
Questions about saying duper
How do you pronounce duper?
Say DOO-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈdupɚ/. In British English it is /ˈduːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duper?
Duper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · per.
Is duper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈduːpə/ (DOO-puh).