How to pronounce duple
Say it like DYOO-pul. Duple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYOO).
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- DYOO
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of duple
American and British speakers say duple in essentially the same way: /ˈdjupəl/ in the US and /ˈdjuːpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DYOO-pul.
What does duple mean?
- Double.
- Having two beats, or a multiple of two beats, in each measure.
- Having two beats in each foot.
Where does duple come from?
From Latin duplus (“twofold, double”).
Words that rhyme with duple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duple.
Questions about saying duple
How do you pronounce duple?
Say DYOO-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdjupəl/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duple?
Duple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYOO). Broken into parts: DYOO · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say duple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdjupəl/ and the British form is /ˈdjuːpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.