How to pronounce duplex
Say it like DOO-pleks. Duplex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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US American/ˈduˌplɛks/DOO-pleks
UK British/ˈdjuːˌplɛks/DYOO-pleks
- DOO
- pleks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duplex 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.
- pleksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of duplex
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-pleks.
What does duplex mean?
noun
- A house made up of two dwelling units.
- A dwelling unit with two floors.
- A cancellation combining a numerical cancellation with a second mark showing time, date, and place of posting.
- To make duplex.
- To make into a duplex.
- To make a series of duplex throws.
- Having two floors.
- Having two units, divisions, suites, or apartments.
- Of stainless steel: having a structure containing austenite and ferrite in roughly equal proportions.
Questions about saying duplex
How do you pronounce duplex?
Say DOO-pleks. The American pronunciation is /ˈduˌplɛks/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːˌplɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duplex?
Duplex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · pleks.
Is duplex 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 /ˈdjuːˌplɛks/ (DYOO-pleks).