How to pronounce duplexer
Say it like DOO-plek-ser. Duplexer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈduˌplɛksər/DOO-plek-ser
UK British/ˈdjuːˌplɛksə/DYOO-plek-suh
- DOO
- plek
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duplexer 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.
- plekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of duplexer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-plek-suh.
What does duplexer mean?
noun
- A device that enables communication in two directions over a single path.
- A accessory of some printers that automatically flips pages to print on both sides.
Where does duplexer come from?
From duplex + -er.
Questions about saying duplexer
How do you pronounce duplexer?
Say DOO-plek-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈduˌplɛksər/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːˌplɛksə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duplexer?
Duplexer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · plek · ser.
Is duplexer 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 /ˈdjuːˌplɛksə/ (DYOO-plek-suh).