How to pronounce duplicate
Say it like DOO-pluh-kut. Duplicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdupləkət/DOO-pluh-kut
UK British/ˈdjuːplɪkɪt/DYOO-plih-kit
- DOO
- pluh
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duplicate 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.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of duplicate
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-plih-kit.
What does duplicate mean?
adjective
- Being the same as another; identical, often having been copied from an original.“This is a duplicate entry.”
- In which the hands of cards, tiles, etc. are preserved between rounds to be played again by other players.“duplicate whist”
- To make a copy of.“If we duplicate the information, are we really accomplishing much?”
- To do repeatedly; to do again.“You don't need to duplicate my efforts.”
- To produce something equal to.“He found it hard to duplicate the skills of his wife.”
- One that resembles or corresponds to another; an identical copy.“This is a duplicate, but a very good replica.”
- An original instrument repeated; a document which is the same as another in all essential particulars, and differing from a mere copy in having all the validity of an original
- A pawnbroker's ticket, which must be shown when redeeming a pledged item.
Where does duplicate come from?
Borrowed from Latin duplicātus, perfect passive participle of duplicō, see -ate.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying duplicate
How do you pronounce duplicate?
Say DOO-pluh-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈdupləkət/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːplɪkɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duplicate?
Duplicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · pluh · kut.
Is duplicate 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 /ˈdjuːplɪkɪt/ (DYOO-plih-kit).