How to pronounce duplet
Say it like DOO-plut. Duplet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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US American/ˈduplət/DOO-plut
UK British/ˈdjuːplət/DYOO-plut
- DOO
- plut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duplet 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.
- plutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of duplet
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-plut.
What does duplet mean?
noun
- A tuplet of two notes played in the time of three.
- the set of two electrons, with antiparallel spins, in the same orbital
Where does duplet come from?
Mid-17th century. From Latin duplus.
Questions about saying duplet
How do you pronounce duplet?
Say DOO-plut. The American pronunciation is /ˈduplət/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːplət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duplet?
Duplet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · plut.
Is duplet 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 /ˈdjuːplət/ (DYOO-plut).